Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Richard Graham Excerpts
Wednesday 17th July 2019

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin
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I am glad the hon. Gentleman got to ask his question because, of course, clean drinking water is crucial. We take it so much for granted, and I am pleased that, working with NGOs, DFID has supported over 51 million poor people in Africa and Asia to have access to drinking water supplies or toilets for the first time.

Richard Graham Portrait Richard Graham (Gloucester) (Con)
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Public services in all countries benefit from the quality of governance and, above all, from democracy, which is why the Westminster Foundation for Democracy is keen for a democracy fund to be established. Following the very useful meeting with the Minister, does she agree it is important that it is taken forward in time for the autumn spending review?

Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin
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I welcome my hon. Friend’s bid, and I can commit to him that these are exactly the sorts of issues that will be discussed in the future spending review.

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