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HANSARDReturning to Education after Covid-19The UK is proud to be the largest bilateral donor to the Global Partnership for Education, with a commitment of up to £225 million over a three-year period. As a major education…15 Jul 2020HANSARDReturning to Education after Covid-19The safety of children will always be our No. 1 priority, and I agree that it is completely unacceptable that children were being taught in tents because buildings funded by UK…15 Jul 2020HANSARDPoverty Reduction: ODAAs my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has said, the work of the UK to reduce poverty remains central to the objectives of this Government. The way we use ODA will continue to…15 Jul 2020HANSARDPoverty Reduction: ODAThis Government remain absolutely committed to the 0.7% target, which is enshrined in law, and that will continue in the framework of the new Department. As for scrutiny, clearly…15 Jul 2020HANSARDPoverty Reduction: ODAI concur absolutely with the hon. Member that all those who serve—now and in years past—have brought a commitment to helping the UK do as much as it can to support poverty…15 Jul 2020HANSARDPoverty Reduction: ODADFID is world renowned for its focus and programme expertise, and that will continue to be the case. Poverty reduction will continue to be critical to the focus on how we spend…15 Jul 2020HANSARDFCO MergerBoth the merger and the integrated review are evidence of this Government’s commitment to a unified British foreign and development policy that will maximise our impact around the…15 Jul 2020HANSARDFCO MergerBaroness Sugg leads in the Department in meeting the CSOs, and regular meetings are ongoing. The integrated review is working over the summer to pull together the key issues, and…15 Jul 2020HANSARDFCO MergerAs set out in previous answers, the Prime Minister made the announcement of the new departmental framework to Parliament first, and there are ongoing discussions led by Baroness…15 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government are committed to standing up for the right of every girl to 12 years of quality education, building on a strong basis of global leadership, including DFID’s…15 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be very happy to meet my right hon. Friend to discuss that. The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund exists to do just that, and we need to think about how we maximise…15 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Lady is aware, we put £150 million into the IMF emergency fund, and the Treasury continues to lead in the Paris Club discussions and with the G20 to ensure that the…15 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI want to put on the record that black lives matter. We must listen to those communities that face discrimination, and solve the unconscious biases that still create injustice and…10 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK Government condemn any action to restrict the freedom of expression of journalists, and have repeatedly raised the issue of internet restrictions and shutdowns at the…10 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsQueenie is clearly a wise young person, and it is a really important question. The UK is at the forefront of efforts to drive global collaboration and resourcing, including our…10 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK is proud to support the World Food Programme, with £500 million last year, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, with £40 million, and the International…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine: Developing CountriesI start by wishing you, Mr Speaker, a very happy birthday. The UK is leading global efforts to ensure that equitable access to covid-19 vaccines is possible. We worked night and…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine: Developing CountriesIt is lovely to welcome a scientist to our Green Benches. As my hon. Friend suggests, organisations right across the UK are playing a vital role in innovating to develop a…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine: Developing CountriesThe vaccine challenge, and the race for scientists to crack that code and for industry to come in behind them to support, to produce and to deliver, is critical. AstraZeneca is…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine: Developing CountriesThe UK taxpayer, through UK aid, has made a huge commitment. We gave £250 million to CEPI very early on in the crisis. Those who use that CEPI money as part of their vaccine…10 Jun 2020