As the aim of the merger is to harmonise UK foreign and development policy, it is essential that the Government does not focus solely on the ODA spend of the FCDO, but ensures that the new Department has responsibility for the coordination of ODA spending across Whitehall. In its response to this report, we ask the Government to set out the ways in which ODA spending by other Departments will support the delivery of the UK’s international objectives.

As the aim of the merger is to harmonise UK foreign and development policy, it is essential that the Government does not focus solely on the ODA spend of the FCDO, but ensures that the new Department has responsibility for the coordination of ODA spending across Whitehall. In its response to this report, we ask the Government to set out the ways in which ODA spending by other Departments will support the delivery of the UK’s international objectives. Type: conclusion | Number: 15 | Paragraph: 36 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Integrated Review will define the Government’s ambition for the UK’s role in the world and the long-term strategic aims for our national security, defence, development and foreign policy. In conjunction with the Spending Review, the Integrated Review will set out the ways in which ODA spending b