Speeches

Lord Bruce of Bennachie – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Development

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie on 2016-09-14.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how the Official Development Assistance contribution to India will fulfil the objectives set out by the Secretary of State for International Development on 15 August following her visit to India.

Baroness Anelay of St Johns

The economic and development objectives set out by the Secretary of State on 15 August are underpinned by technical assistance and development capital investment. Objectives for the use of Official Development Assistance in India are agreed by the National Security Council.