Overseas Development Assistance - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:43 pm on 4 July 2017.

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Photo of Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale Labour 2:43, 4 July 2017

My Lords, that is a significant contribution. The Government’s own analysis indicates that European Union development funds are among the most effective from any multilateral organisation. In the current atmosphere, perhaps there will be some let us say knee-jerk reactions from time to time about the way in which Brexit happens in relation to specific powers. Can we get a guarantee that on these programmes, which are ultimately about saving lives and about people who are in very vulnerable positions, the Government will seek a proper transition period to ensure that these programmes are not left on the edge of a cliff?