Chris Elmore

Chris Elmore

Labour — Bridgend

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 November 2026

Debate

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Contribution

I pay tribute to the right hon. Gentleman for the work he has done across the international development space for many years. I take no offence from his requirement for the Prime Minister, but I am afraid he will have to put up with me. I am more than happy to review the matter. He will know of the difficult decisions we have taken in relation to ODA funding and the challenges it faces, as I said in answer to the Liberal Democrat spokesperson, the hon. Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding). These decisions are not easy. However, we take them extremely seriously and will keep them under review, particularly if at some point in the future we are able to move back towards higher ODA allocations.

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