Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 58012

Development Aid

Tabled: 6 June 2025
Answered: 12 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Sarah Champion

LabourRotherham

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which staffing grades in his Department have been most impacted by reductions in Official Development Assistance spending; and what steps he is taking to ensure that levels o

Answer

Catherine West
The Foreign Secretary has been clear that the reduction in the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget does not automatically lead to staffing reductions. Our development capability and expertise will continue to have an important role to play in our...

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