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In the interests of accountability, the Government should explain the process that led to the...
Recommendation
In the interests of accountability, the Government should explain the process that led to the decision to merge the FCO and DFID. We ask that the Government publishes the findings of its consultation, including a list of contributors and the timeframe in which it was executed. (Paragraph 14) Staff and Skills
Government Response Summary
The government did not explain the process leading to the merger or commit to publishing consultation findings, a list of contributors, or timeframes, stating that the merger decision is a matter for the Prime Minister.
Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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The allocation of ministerial responsibility and the machinery of government that supports that is a matter for the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has considered the question of synergies between FCO and DFID since his time as Foreign Secretary. Engagement with relevant parliamentarians has taken, and will continue, to take place. The Government has consulted with 26 NGOs and will continue its ongoing engagement with NGOs both within the UK and internationally.
Source
Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Inquiry
FCO-DFID merger
Report
Second Report: Merging success: Bringing together the FCO and DFID
23 Jul 2020
HC 525
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
6.0 yrs
Report published
23 Jul 2020