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Second Report: Merging success: Bringing together the FCO and DFID
Foreign Affairs Committee
HC 525
Published 23 July 2020
Government response
Sixth Special Report: Merging success: Bringing together the FCO and DFID : Government Response to Committee’s Second Report · published 24 Sep 2020
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 12
The FCO and DFID have shared ministers since February 2020, which may provide the model...
Recommendation
The FCO and DFID have shared ministers since February 2020, which may provide the model for ministerial portfolios in the new Department. However, it is not yet clear how many Ministers will serve in the new Department, whether the existing …
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Government Response Summary
The government states that the existing FCO and DFID joint ministerial team is continuing in their roles with previous portfolios to ensure continuity, thereby not publishing a list of expected ministerial roles or their reasoning by the specified date.
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
In the interests of accountability, the Government should explain the process that led to the...
Recommendation
In the interests of accountability, the Government should explain the process that led to the decision to merge the FCO and DFID. We ask that the Government publishes the findings of its consultation, including a list of contributors and the …
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Government Response Summary
The government did not explain the process leading to the merger or commit to publishing consultation findings, a list of contributors, or timeframes, stating that the merger decision is a matter for the Prime Minister.
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 34
Ministers have suggested that the merger will deliver better value for money on overseas spending...
Recommendation
Ministers have suggested that the merger will deliver better value for money on overseas spending of UK taxpayer money, but have not clarified how this greater value will be delivered. The Government should provide a detailed explanation of how this …
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Government Response Summary
The government did not provide a detailed explanation of how the FCDO merger will deliver greater value for money or how this conclusion was reached, instead reiterating that the primary purpose is policy alignment and greater effectiveness.
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