Debates between Harriett Baldwin and Oliver Heald during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Harriett Baldwin and Oliver Heald
Wednesday 9th January 2019

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin
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The hon. Lady is absolutely right that that forms a core part of our work not only on ending extreme poverty but in providing access to essential, lifesaving services. Whether it is helping with infants and preventing maternal mortality or providing 12 years of quality education, the Department is working around the world on those opportunities.

Oliver Heald Portrait Sir Oliver Heald (North East Hertfordshire) (Con)
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My hon. Friend will be aware that I am a member of the independent commission on sexual misconduct set up by Oxfam following the Haiti issues and that the commission is about to produce its interim report. Does she agree that the way in which staff are treated by non-governmental organisations, showing proper respect and reducing inequality, is an important step towards meeting this development goal?