Debates between Ian Murray and Chris Ruane during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ian Murray and Chris Ruane
Wednesday 12th December 2012

(11 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ian Murray Portrait Ian Murray (Edinburgh South) (Lab)
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3. How her Department plans to reach the Government’s target of spending 0.7% of gross national income on development aid by 2015.

Chris Ruane Portrait Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd) (Lab)
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4. How her Department plans to reach the Government’s target of spending 0.7% of gross national income on development aid by 2015.

Alan Duncan Portrait The Minister of State, Department for International Development (Mr Alan Duncan)
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The Government are committed to spending 0.7% of gross national income on development assistance from 2013 and thereafter. The Department’s budget after the 2012 autumn statement adjustment is sufficient to meet this commitment, along with planned official development assistance from other Government Departments.