Overview

This bill mandates the UK Secretary of State to annually report to Parliament on the use of UK aid (ODA) specifically allocated to improve access to women's sanitary products in developing countries. The reports will detail funding amounts, contributions from partner organisations, effectiveness assessments, and future funding plans.

Description

The International Development (Women's Sanitary Products) Bill requires the Secretary of State to submit yearly reports to Parliament. These reports must cover:

• Financial Value of ODA: The precise amount of UK aid spent on increasing the availability of women's sanitary products in each recipient country.
• Partner Contributions: Details of any additional funding provided by partner organizations to projects supported by UK aid.
• Effectiveness Assessment: An evaluation of how effectively the UK aid has increased access to sanitary products.
• Future Funding Plans: Proposed changes to aid allocation for subsequent years.

The first report is due within 90 days of the bill's passage, with subsequent reports due within 90 days of the end of each following financial year. The bill applies to the whole of the UK and comes into effect immediately upon passage.

Government Spending

The bill itself does not directly allocate or change government spending. Instead, it requires transparency and reporting on existing ODA spending on women's sanitary products. The actual amount of spending will vary year to year, but the bill ensures this spending is tracked and reported to Parliament.

Groups Affected

This bill primarily affects:

• Women in developing countries: The bill aims to improve their access to sanitary products, thereby potentially impacting their health, education, and overall well-being.
• UK Government Departments: The Department for International Development (now integrated into the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) will be responsible for compiling and submitting the required annual reports.
• Partner Organisations: Organizations collaborating with the UK government on projects related to women's sanitary products will need to provide data for the reports.
• Parliament: Parliamentarians will receive the reports, enabling them to scrutinize the UK's aid spending in this area.

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