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Recommendation 3
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In the light of developments since the publication of this Committee’s interim findings on the...
Recommendation
In the light of developments since the publication of this Committee’s interim findings on the effectiveness of UK aid, we restate the recommendation we made in that report about significant reorganisations of UK aid: that the Government should present a statement to Parliament setting out an evidence-led rationale for any change; quantifying expected costs and how intended benefits justify the costs; and showing how both will be measured and controlled.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
As the Prime Minister noted in Parliament on 16 June, Australia, Canada and New Zealand all run generous and respected development programmes and foreign policy from one Ministry. Merging the departments allows us to bring together our international effort and maximise our influence around the world in the national interest. There may be cost savings in the long term as a result of using resources more effectively and efficiently, but this is not the primary goal of this merger. We will implement changes in the most cost-effective way possible and work has commenced on monitoring any additional costs the new Department will need to cover in the short term.