Written questions

Development Aid: Women

Commons · Question 57638 · Tabled 5 Jun 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 13 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions to international development aid on (a) women and (b) children.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Doughty, 13 Jun 2025

The UK remains committed to empowering women and girls around the world through our international work. We recognise that supporting women and girls is essential for development and we will continue to do so by using our voice to be a champion for women a...