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Development Aid

Commons · Question 58012 · Tabled 6 Jun 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 12 Jun 2025

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Asked by Sarah Champion

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which staffing grades in his Department have been most impacted by reductions in Official Development Assistance spending; and what steps he is taking to ensure that levels o

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Answered by Catherine West, 12 Jun 2025

The Foreign Secretary has been clear that the reduction in the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget does not automatically lead to staffing reductions. Our development capability and expertise will continue to have an important role to play in our...