Overview

This bill seeks to revoke the 2015 International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Act. This act set a legally binding target for the UK's spending on foreign aid. The proposed repeal removes this legal obligation.

Description

The primary aim of the Official Development Assistance Target (Repeal) Bill is to repeal the International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Act 2015 in its entirety. This 2015 Act established a commitment for the UK government to spend 0.7% of gross national income (GNI) on Official Development Assistance (ODA). The new bill removes this legally binding target, giving the government more flexibility in determining aid spending levels.

Government Spending

Repealing the 2015 Act removes the legal requirement for the UK government to spend 0.7% of GNI on ODA. The exact impact on government spending will depend on future government decisions regarding aid budgets. No specific figures are provided in the bill itself, only the removal of a legally binding target.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• International development organizations: Funding from the UK government could decrease, impacting their operations and projects.
• Recipient countries of UK aid: Levels of aid received may change depending on future government decisions.
• UK taxpayers: The amount of tax revenue allocated to foreign aid may change.
• The UK government: Will have increased flexibility in budgetary decisions concerning foreign aid.

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