Debates between Harriett Baldwin and Peter Kyle during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Harriett Baldwin and Peter Kyle
Wednesday 17th July 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin
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My right hon. Friend is right to highlight this important issue. I am pleased to be able to tell him that, since his visit, the work we have been doing in Zambia specifically, which has reached more than 1 million people, has reduced the level of stunting to 35%, but clearly that still leaves a lot more to be done.

Peter Kyle Portrait Peter Kyle (Hove) (Lab)
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We will meet the malnutrition targets only through a strong partnership with the aid community—the voluntary community. Will the Minister update us on what progress she has made on reforms within that community, in the light of the exposés of the past 18 months?

Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin
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I think that the hon. Gentleman is referring to the safeguarding issues. He will be aware of the leadership that the UK has shown in this area and the rigorous way in which we have scrutinised all our suppliers. With regard to the most recent story in the media, we have confirmed that no DFID funding was involved.