Speeches by Gilbert.

“Do you think the FCDO fosters an openness to enable programme operators to be truthful about any potential negative outcomes in the programming?”

“I was just going to pick up on the point you were about to make, but on the point you made earlier, the problem is about the closures of programmes and the long-term reviewing of them.”

“Brendan, how has FCDO’s engagement with private contractors changed in recent years, particularly since the merger?”

“How much of the FCDO’s ODA budget is currently being delivered through the private contractors?”

“How transparent is the data available on the FCDO’s engagement with private contractors?”

“So there is no obvious reason why it is patchy?”

“Okay, thank you.”

“I am going to turn to Mark. How effective are the FCDO’s current MEL projects at capturing the unintended or unexpected outcomes of programming?”

“Do you think the FCDO fosters an openness to enable programme operators to be truthful about any potential negative outcomes in the programming?”

“I was just going to pick up on the point you were about to make, but on the point you made earlier, the problem is about the closures of programmes and the long-term reviewing of them.”

“Brendan, how has FCDO’s engagement with private contractors changed in recent years, particularly since the merger?”

“How much of the FCDO’s ODA budget is currently being delivered through the private contractors?”

“How transparent is the data available on the FCDO’s engagement with private contractors?”

“Is there a pattern in terms of the size of the donor?”

“So there is no obvious reason why it is patchy?”

“Okay, thank you.”

“Will my hon. Friend give way?”

“I am sure the whole House is behind the diplomatic efforts of the Prime Minister and the Government to avoid any further escalation of this conflict, and I thank my right hon. Friend for the reassurances he has given about not taking his eye off the horrors that continue to unfold in Gaza. Can he give a guarantee today…”

“I thank you, Mrs Hobhouse, and all Committee members, for your time today. I also thank all the officials who drafted the Bill and have supported me through the process thus far—I greatly appreciate it. If the Bill passes, it will help tens of thousands of voters in Scotland and Wales to exercise their democratic right…”

“I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 1, page 2, line 12, at end insert— “(4A) Regulations under this paragraph may, in connection with provision under sub-paragraph (1), include transitional provision under section 201(3) which makes provision for, or in connection with, the expiry of some or all devolved election prox…”