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Rejected
We recommend that the Government appoints a Minister for Development with responsibility for the totality...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government appoints a Minister for Development with responsibility for the totality of the UK’s aid spend, and that this Minister attends Cabinet. We also recommend that this Minister attends the National Security Council.
Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation to appoint a dedicated Minister for Development who attends Cabinet and the National Security Council, stating that the Foreign Secretary is currently responsible for development and aid spend.
Paragraph Reference
69
Government Response
Rejected
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
The Foreign Secretary is responsible for development and aid spend.
Source
Committee
International Development Committee
Inquiry
Effectiveness of UK AID
Report
Fourth Report - Effectiveness of UK aid: potential impact of FCO/DFID merger
16 Jul 2020
HC 596
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
6.0 yrs
Report published
16 Jul 2020