Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether gender equality and Women, Peace and Security is planned to be included in his upcoming Development Strategy.

The Foreign Secretary will lead a cross-departmental review on a new development strategy to ensure close alignment of UK aid with the objectives set out in the Integrated Review. The Government will consult widely on the strategy, including with officials working on gender equality and Women, Peace and Security.