Debates between Lord Bruce of Bennachie and Lord Fowler during the 2019 Parliament

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Covid-19: Overseas Development Assistance

Debate between Lord Bruce of Bennachie and Lord Fowler
Wednesday 22nd April 2020

(4 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Fowler Portrait The Lord Speaker
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Lord Boateng. No? Lord Bruce of Bennachie.

Lord Bruce of Bennachie Portrait Lord Bruce of Bennachie (LD)
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DfID has given priority to strengthening health systems across Africa. Can we be assured that this will be maintained, if not increased, especially in the light of falling GDP at home? What does the Minister think about the WHO’s advice that there should be no restrictions on travel to Africa, given that the disease is escalating there and that this has proved to be a factor in spreading it worldwide?

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