Development Aid
Commons · Question 58012 · Tabled 6 Jun 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Question
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
Answer
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...