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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 22 Feb 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

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Written Question
Developing Countries: Education
Wednesday 16th March 2016

Asked by: Michelle Thomson (Independent - Edinburgh West)

Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking to ensure that children's right to education is protected across the world.

Answered by Nick Hurd

DFID is committed to the Global Goal for education which aims to make sure that every girl and boy receives a quality education, including the poorest and most vulnerable. The UK supported 11 million children’s education between 2010 and 2015. We are committed to supporting 11 million children between 2015 and 2020.