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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 June 2026

Debate

Official Development Assistance: Bilateral Allocations

Contribution

My Lords, I thank the Minister for her answers so far and confirm that I am pleased that the Government will introduce individual country allocations for ODA assistance. One of the main challenges for that assistance will be Ebola, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Will the Minister ensure that local actors, especially churches, faith leaders and faith actors who are best placed to respond, are adequately empowered through funding and decision-making as part of that response to help those who are deeply afflicted at the moment?

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