Written questions

Development Aid: Overseas Trade

Commons · Question 34278 · Tabled 27 Feb 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 10 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Chris Law

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the potential impact of the reduction in ODA spending on international trade.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Doughty, 10 Mar 2025

The Foreign Secretary has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues. Detailed decisions on how the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget will be used will be worked through as part of the ongoing Spending Review based on various factors including...