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Wednesday 12th June 2013

(10 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alan Duncan Portrait Mr Duncan
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Very nice try, but there is not a massive underspend. Previous mentions in the Queen’s Speech were about the objective of meeting the target, and if the hon. Gentleman wants the proof to be in the pudding, that is exactly what we are doing.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
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Would the excellent Minister agree with me that we should not set targets for overseas aid? We should give what is required.

Alan Duncan Portrait Mr Duncan
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We are doing both, because as the United Nations’ objective of 0.7% established, the continuity that comes from countries meeting it ensures that aid is delivered in the best possible way, and that is why the objective is so important for the poorest people in the world, whom we are all trying to help.

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