Asked by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
Question to the Department for International Development:
What discussions she has had with (a) her international counterparts and (b) international development non-governmental organisations on the planned merger of her Department with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan
As with any government change like this, the announcement came first to Parliament. Baroness Sugg meets British Development Civil Society Organisations regularly. Strong consultation with a wide range of partners will continue to be a key component of our work to create the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.