Overview

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

Description

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

Report Contents:

• Financial Value of ODA: The amount of UK aid spent on improving access to sanitary products for women in each recipient country.
• Partner Contributions: Details of any contributions from partner organizations involved in projects funded by UK aid.
• Effectiveness Assessment: An evaluation of how successful the UK aid has been in increasing access to sanitary products.
• Future Funding Plans: Proposed changes to aid levels and allocation for future years.

The first report is due within 90 days of the bill becoming law, with subsequent reports due within 90 days of the end of each following financial year. The bill applies across the whole of the United Kingdom.

Government Spending

The bill itself doesn't directly allocate or change government spending. Instead, it requires transparency and accountability regarding existing spending on international development aid related to women's sanitary products. No specific figures are provided within the bill itself; the reports mandated by the bill will provide details on spending levels.

Groups Affected

This bill primarily affects:

• Women in developing countries: The bill aims to improve access to sanitary products, potentially impacting their health, education, and overall well-being.
• UK Government Department for International Development: The department will be responsible for compiling and submitting the annual reports to Parliament.
• Partner organizations involved in related aid projects: These organizations will be involved in data collection and reporting.
• Parliament: Parliamentarians will receive the reports and can hold the government accountable for its aid spending.

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