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World Food Programme: Development Aid

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 April 2025UIN 43956

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in Official Development Assistance on the operations of the World Food Programme.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Minister for Development met Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), during her recent trip to Paris, and recognises the important work of the WFP. Decisions on how the Official Development Assistance 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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