Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 20
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Acknowledged
Given the Government’s stated commitment to meaningful engagement, we consider it to be disappointing that...
Conclusion
Given the Government’s stated commitment to meaningful engagement, we consider it to be disappointing that a copy of the National Action Plan has not been shared with us in advance of publication. Earlier sharing would have strengthened transparency and supported effective parliamentary scrutiny. (Conclusion, Paragraph 88)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government partially agrees, acknowledging the importance of external scrutiny and stating it will consider sharing a draft of the refreshed WPS NAP with the Committee in advance of its 2026 publication.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
Partially Agree (87), Partially Agree (96) 55. The Government is committed to ensuring the refreshed WPS NAP retains a robust governance structure, recognising the strategic importance of external scrutiny and accountability. The Government will consider introducing annual reporting to Parliament but wishes the Committee to note that the NAP commits to a biennial written report. The specifics of the updated Governance Structure, including reporting to Parliament, will be published as part of the 2026 WPS NAP Refresh. 56. The WPS NAP will be refreshed in 2026 to ensure alignment with wider government strategies and coherence across policy objectives. As previously committed, we will consider sharing a draft of the refreshed WPS NAP with the IDC in advance of publication. 57. Reporting under the relevant WPS NAP strategic objectives on sexual violence in conflict will be included, recognising that preventing sexual violence in conflict is an important element of the broader Women, Peace and Security agenda.
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