Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Michael Fabricant Excerpts
Wednesday 17th July 2019

(5 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin
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I always welcome the opportunity to thank rotary clubs not only here in the UK but around the world for their fundraising. We are nearly there. We have nearly eradicated polio from this planet, and we should thank every Rotarian for their contribution.

Michael Fabricant Portrait Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con)
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Good public services need an effective civil service to supervise them. What discussions has the Minister had with the Cabinet Office and my noble Friend Lord Maude about the provision of an effective civil service in developing countries?

Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin
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My hon. Friend will be aware that the UK has long-standing partnerships with a range of developing countries. Indeed, it forms part of our work when we award Chevening scholarships, for example, through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; scholars have to commit to going back and helping to deliver services in their country.