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Development Aid: Overseas Trade

Asked by Chris LawScottish National PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 10 March 2025UIN 34278

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the potential impact of the reduction in ODA spending on international trade.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign Secretary has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues. Detailed decisions on how the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget will be used will be worked through as part of the ongoing Spending Review based on various factors including impact assessments.

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