Committee publication · Correspondence · 9 June 2026
Correspondence to the Minister for Development and Africa relating to the Integrated Security Fund, 15 May 2026
Summary
The International Development Committee writes to the Minister for Development and Africa seeking clarity on governance arrangements for the Integrated Security Fund (ISF) following its transfer from the FCDO to the Cabinet Office. The letter requests details on the FCDO's residual role, the Minister's oversight of the fund's Official Development Assistance element, her involvement in programming decisions, strategic direction-setting, and staffing transfers resulting from the machinery of government change.
Key findings
- Committee seeks confirmation of governance structure for ISF post-transfer to Cabinet Office
- Questions whether Minister retains overall responsibility for the ODA element of the fund despite organisational change
- Requests detail on Minister's practical influence over ODA use within the ISF
- Asks for clarification on Minister's involvement at different stages of ISF programming cycle
- Inquires about staffing numbers transferred from FCDO to Cabinet Office as a result of the machinery of government change
Tone
ProceduralTopics
Key actors
Sarah Champion MP, Baroness Chapman of Darlington, International Development Committee, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Cabinet Office
Notable line
“I would be grateful if you could you provide some information about the governance arrangements for the Integrated Security Fund, following the machinery of government change from the FCDO to the Cabinet Office.”
Key Quotes
“I would be grateful if you could you provide some information about the governance arrangements for the Integrated Security Fund, following the machinery of government change from the FCDO to the Cabinet Office.”
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