Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Catherine West and Damian Hinds

Tuesday 13th May 2025 Commons Chamber

[Catherine West]

I thank the shadow Minister for his question. Following the trip that he and I did together when we were both on the Foreign Affairs Committee, I am sure he is aware that the marine protected area will continue and that the environment has been at the heart of the negotiations. Indeed, he must remember that, because when he was the chair of the Chagos Islands all-party parliamentary group, he began the debate with the Mauritians, so I am sure he is in a very good position to ask any further questions that he may like to ask of the Mauritians.

[Damian Hinds (East Hampshire) (Con)]

11. Which development programmes he plans to maintain funding for after the planned reduction of the official development assistance budget in 2027.