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HANSARD ColombiaThe hon. Gentleman raises an important issue, and I was just about to come on to the issues of sustainable recovery, trade and economic opportunities, all of which are important.…15 Jul 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Gender EqualityTackling gender inequality is a core part of the Government’s mission. The integrated review confirms our commitment to tackling the discrimination, violence and inequality that…07 Jul 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Gender EqualityIt is important to recognise that the UK will still spend more than £10 billion on ODA in 2021, and we will return to spending 0.7% as soon as the fiscal situation allows. On…07 Jul 2021HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office[ In audible ] —is having on the world’s poorest countries. The FCDO is committed to the global effort to tackle the pandemic. We have made new public commitments worth up to £1.3…28 Jun 2021HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office[ In audible ] —is having on the world’s poorest countries. The FCDO is committed to the global effort to tackle the pandemic. We have made new public commitments worth up to £1.3…28 Jun 2021HANSARD Deforestation in the AmazonMy right hon. Friend makes an important point, and reminds us of the importance of climate change. We do engage with the Brazilians. The Foreign Secretary recently discussed with…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Deforestation in the AmazonI congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Epsom and Ewell (Chris Grayling) on securing this debate. We have had a very broad debate with a lot of contributions from right…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Deforestation in the AmazonI am about to come on to that point. In May, our joint statement, drafted with the 24 signatory countries on collaboration, was endorsed by critical Amazon countries, such as…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation of Girls: Covid-19Covid-19 has raised the stakes for girls’ education, deepening the crisis that they already face in basic skills, and too many children have missed crucial schooling since last…15 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation of Girls: Covid-19Absolutely. We have put girls’ education at the heart of our G7 presidency and made huge strides in achieving our ambition of standing up for the right of every girl to 12 years…15 Jun 2021HANSARDForeign Policy and Overseas Aid: Co-ordinationThe creation of the FCDO combines our diplomatic network with our development expertise and resource to maximise our interests, influence and impact as a global force for good.…15 Jun 2021HANSARDForeign Policy and Overseas Aid: Co-ordinationI absolutely agree with my right hon. Friend and I am grateful to him for asking that question. As we saw just last weekend at the G7 summit in Carbis Bay, the UK really can…15 Jun 2021HANSARDAid Budget Reduction: Covid-19I am not sure whether the hon. Gentleman was following entirely all the announcements at the G7 at the weekend, because we announced that we will donate 100 million vaccine doses…15 Jun 2021HANSARDAid Budget Reduction: Covid-19[ In audible ] —is having on the world’s poorest countries. The FCDO is committed to the global effort to tackle the pandemic. We have made new public commitments worth up to £1.3…15 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his question. The Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, set out the UK’s serious concerns about human…20 Apr 2021HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceI do not accept what my right hon. Friend is saying. The UK remains a development superpower. Based on OECD data for 2020, the UK will be the third largest official development…20 Apr 2021HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceThe Foreign Secretary and junior Ministers, including myself, speak regularly to counterparts in the G7 and other countries about official development assistance, including in…20 Apr 2021HANSARDPoverty and Inequality and UK AidIt is important to remind ourselves and recognise that we will still be spending £10 billion of ODA in 2021 and that the UK economy is 11.3% smaller than last year and undergoing…20 Apr 2021HANSARDPoverty and Inequality and UK AidMy hon. Friend makes an important point. I know that this is something she takes an interest in. Aid alone cannot deliver the sustainable development goals. The $2.5 trillion…20 Apr 2021HANSARDPoverty and Inequality and UK AidThe UK remains a global leader in international development and is committed to supporting the world’s poorest people. Based on current GNI forecasts, we will spend over £10…20 Apr 2021