Committee publication · Correspondence · 9 June 2026
Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary and Minister for International Development and Africa relating to 2026-2027 Main Estimates – country allocations, 15 May 2026
Summary
The International Development Committee writes to the Foreign Secretary and Minister for International Development requesting clarity on the timing of individual country allocations for Official Development Assistance (ODA) for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The committee notes that both ministers previously committed to releasing this information 'as soon as practicable' and 'significantly before' July 2026, but expresses concern at delays and requests a firm publication date by 29 May 2026.
Key findings
- Foreign Secretary committed to releasing individual country ODA allocations 'as soon as practicable' during 24 March 2026 evidence session, stating they would be available 'significantly before' July annual report publication.
- Baroness Chapman reaffirmed on 28 April 2026 that allocations would be available before July, but no specific date was provided.
- Committee expresses concern at ongoing delay in releasing country-by-country allocation information and the uncertainty this is causing.
- Committee requests confirmation of when individual country allocations for 2026/27 to 2028/29 will be made publicly available.
Tone
ProceduralTopics
Key actors
Sarah Champion MP, Yvette Cooper MP, Baroness Chapman of Darlington, International Development Committee, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Notable line
“We are concerned at the delay to releasing this information, and at the uncertainty which this delay is causing.”
Key Quotes
“We are concerned at the delay to releasing this information, and at the uncertainty which this delay is causing.”
“A]s soon as is practicable " .”
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