To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of the US following President Trump's reinstatement of the global gag rule; and what assessment they have made of the effect of this on the work of the Department for International Development and British development aid organisations working with women seeking assistance with, or advice on, abortion.
Answered on
13 February 2017
The full implications of the reinstated and expanded Mexico City policy are not yet clear but we are closely following developments. DFID will consider the implications with our offices, with UK civil society and with donors.
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Department for International Development