Written questions

Development Aid

2026-07-22 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL2627 · Official question

Lord Bates

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the reduction in bilateral official development assistance to countries experiencing prolonged humanitarian crises.

Answer

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is prioritising Official Development Assistance (ODA) where humanitarian needs are most acute - to reach those in greatest need and reduce the harm caused by violence and atrocities, including in U...