Fifth Report - Humanitarian crises monitoring: impact of coronavirus (interim findings)
Select Committee
International Development Committee
HC 292
13 November 2020
Government response
Fifth Special Report - Humanitarian crises monitoring: impact of coronavirus (interim findings): Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report of Session 2019–21 · published 26 Jan 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Rejected
We believe the FCDO should: • recognise that the eradication of the pandemic everywhere is...
Recommendation
We believe the FCDO should: • recognise that the eradication of the pandemic everywhere is an integral part of resolving the threat anywhere and therefore switch its financial support for Covid-19 vaccines, therapies and tests voluntarily from its ODA pot …
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Government Response Summary
The government disagrees with switching COVID-19 vaccine R&D funding from ODA, stating its allocation complies with DAC rules and is crucial for developing world access. It highlights ongoing efforts to tackle indirect impacts and existing support for health and education in developing countries.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Recommendation
Rejected
We conclude that, for the time being, it would not be prudent for the Government...
Recommendation
We conclude that, for the time being, it would not be prudent for the Government to work on the basis that funding allocated to research for vaccines, treatments or tests for Covid-19 would count as ODA, as it “contributes to …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation not to count COVID-19 vaccine, treatment, and diagnostic (VTD) research funding as ODA, asserting its commitment to OECD DAC rules and ensuring VTDs are suitable and accessible for developing countries.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Recommendation
Rejected
At a strategic level, we urge the PM and the Government to be more ambitious...
Recommendation
At a strategic level, we urge the PM and the Government to be more ambitious for the UK’s G7 Presidency than simply calling for better cooperation in spotting, preventing and fighting another pandemic more effectively. Rather, we recommend the Government …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects the committee's view that ODA funding should be diverted from COVID-19 R&D. It highlights existing commitments to global health, including funding for Gavi and the Global Fund, without committing to lead a new holistic global health and nutrition strategy during its G7 Presidency.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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