Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 22 March 2021 to Question 170728 on Official Development Assistance contracts, whether decisions have now been taken regarding programmes; and if he will make a statement.

Ministers are currently working with department officials to finalise ODA budget allocations for 2021/22. No final decisions have been made. When decisions are taken, we intend to work closely with our supply chain to implement any changes in accordance with the applicable contract.