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Recommendation 25
25
Accepted in Part
Paragraph: 53
The FCDO should continue its work on family planning in Pakistan and reconsider cuts to...
Recommendation
The FCDO should continue its work on family planning in Pakistan and reconsider cuts to UK aid programmes in this area.
Government Response Summary
While the budget has reduced, family planning remains a priority for the UK and the government remains one of the largest donors in this sector in Pakistan, reaching about 1.7 million people between April 2021 and March 2022.
Paragraph Reference:
53
Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government
Accepted in Part
Response: Family planning is recognised as one of the ‘best buy’ investments in development, providing a highly cost-effective way of giving women agency and control over their reproductive health. Increasing family planning has a direct correlation with a reduction in maternal and child deaths. Whilst the budget of our family planning programme has reduced, this remains a priority for the UK and we remain one of the largest donors in this sector in Pakistan. Between April 2021 and March 2022 our programmes reached about 1.7 million people, mostly women and girls belonging to rural and marginalised communities. xii UK aid to Pakistan: Government Response to the Sixth Report of the Committee, Session 2021–22