Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 12
12
Acknowledged
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has assured us it remains committed to the Women,...
Conclusion
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has assured us it remains committed to the Women, Peace and Security agenda despite staffing cuts. However, it has had difficulty in upholding its commitments in the National Action Plan with current resourcing. It is unclear how a smaller organisation with fewer resources and reduced capacity will be better able to deliver on commitments. (Conclusion, Paragraph 63)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government partially agrees, asserting its unwavering commitment to the WPS agenda and explaining that FCDO restructuring is a redesign to improve coherence and focus, with priority work and frontline capability protected. They will review the governance structure as part of the 2026 NAP Refresh.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 10 June 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗