DFID-FCO Merger

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:36 am on 18 June 2020.

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Photo of Harriett Baldwin Harriett Baldwin Conservative, West Worcestershire 10:36, 18 June 2020

I had the privilege of being a merged Minister in both the Foreign Office and the Department for International Development, and I could see how well our embassies and high commissions worked across Africa presenting a “one UK” face to the world. Will the Foreign Secretary reassure me on three points: first, that he will be a strong voice in Cabinet for the world’s poorest and most dispossessed; secondly, that the proportion of the aid budget that is spent in the poorest and most conflict-affected countries will continue to be significant and at least where it is now; and thirdly, that he will prioritise the campaign for 12 years of quality education for every girl?