G7 Summit

Baroness Smith of Newnham Excerpts

Thursday 26th November 2020 Lords Chamber

[Lord True (Con)]

My Lords, the Chancellor set out very clearly yesterday that our intention is to return to 0.7% when the fiscal situation allows. According to the latest OECD data, the UK will remain the second-highest aid donor in the G7.

[Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD)]

My Lords, in his initial Answer the Minister talked about “our people”. Can he reassure the House and, indeed, any current recipient of overseas development aid, that “our people” means everyone, and that the United Kingdom, with the presidency of the G7, will be outward looking and supportive, not introspective, inward looking and narrow minded?

[Lord True (Con)]

Absolutely, my Lords.