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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Jan 2017
Commonwealth Development Corporation Bill

"The hon. Gentleman makes a good case, but considering that a third of all Ethiopian girls do not go to school, would it not be better for female empowerment if the money were spent on giving them an education? Would that not be more empowering than promoting a pop group?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Nov 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"6. What steps her Department is taking to promote economic development in Africa. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Nov 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does my right hon. Friend agree that working in partnership with Governments, businesses and investors around the world to transform economies and trading relationships, particularly in developing countries, should be a vital part of our UK diplomatic effort and our long-term prosperity strategy, especially as we approach Brexit?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Feb 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"14. What estimate he has made of the average difference in council tax paid by residents of urban and rural areas...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Feb 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Figures from the rural fair share campaign show that those who live in urban areas receive 45% more funding than their rural counterparts, while at the same time those rural residents pay on average £81 more in council tax. Does my right hon. Friend agree that my constituents have every …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Feb 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"3. What steps her Department is taking to improve energy access in Africa. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Feb 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will the Minister outline for the House what opportunity he sees for British entrepreneurs and companies to help the Department achieve its ambition of ending fuel poverty in Africa?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Dec 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will the Secretary of State confirm that greater collaboration between the fire service and the police service necessary to reduce costs will not end the distinction between firefighters and police officers?..."
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Written Question
Overseas Aid
Wednesday 4th February 2015

Asked by: Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)

Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make it her policy that Ministers continue to sign off large projects.

Answered by Justine Greening

It is already my policy that Ministers approve all projects over £5 million. I introduced this upon my arrival in the Department. This is an essential part of the programme control framework and has been agreed with the Treasury.

Written Question
Developing Countries: Females
Wednesday 5th November 2014

Asked by: Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)

Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking to put women and girls at the heart of the UK's development programmes.

Answered by Justine Greening

Empowering girls and women is a top priority. The Strategic Vision for Girls and Women sets out the ambitious results we will deliver. Significant progress was made at the Girl Summit to tackle Child, Early and Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation.