Government does not rule out further aid cuts in letter to parliamentary committee
The UK government has not committed to maintaining current aid spending levels, which have already been reduced by 40 percent. Sarah Champion, chair of the International Development Committee, expressed concern over the government's lack of assurance regarding future cuts. The foreign secretary acknowledged the importance of international aid but indicated that future allocations may be revised based on changing global needs.
- ▪The UK aid spending was cut from 0.5 percent of Gross National Income to 0.3 percent, a reduction of 40 percent.
- ▪Aid cuts will significantly impact bilateral support for African countries, reducing it from £1.3 billion to £677 million over three years.
- ▪The foreign secretary stated that future plans for aid spending are subject to revision based on dynamic global needs.
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