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First report - Missing in action: UK leadership and the withdrawal from Afghanistan

Foreign Affairs Committee HC 169 Published 24 May 2022
Report Status
Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations
19 items (8 recs)
Government Response
AI assessment · 19 of 19 classified
Accepted 2
Accepted in Part 2
Acknowledged 10
Not Addressed 3
Rejected 2
Government response
Second Special Report - Missing in action: UK leadership and the withdrawal from Afghanistan: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report · published 29 Jul 2022
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Recommendations & Conclusions

2 items
17 Recommendation Accepted in Part
Para 56

The UK should try to mitigate the impact of the Taliban regime by thinking creatively...

Recommendation
The UK should try to mitigate the impact of the Taliban regime by thinking creatively about the provision of aid. For example, online classes accessible from home and alternative measures to help the most vulnerable Afghan citizens should be considered. … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the importance of mitigating the humanitarian crisis and has committed the same amount of aid as last year, worked with partners, and played a leading role in mobilising funds. They are exploring options for technical assistance but state the Afghan Finance Ministry and Central Bank Governor have rejected a proposed Humanitarian Exchange Facility.
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18 Recommendation Accepted in Part
Para 57

The halving of UK aid to Afghanistan in 2020/1 is an example of the harm...

Recommendation
The halving of UK aid to Afghanistan in 2020/1 is an example of the harm done by aid cuts that were designed to reduce spending at speed, rather than considering wider UK strategic interests. These cuts, made at a time … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the importance of mitigating the humanitarian crisis and has committed the same amount of aid as last year, worked with partners, and played a leading role in mobilising funds. They are exploring options for technical assistance but state the Afghan Finance Ministry and Central Bank Governor have rejected a proposed Humanitarian Exchange Facility.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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