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Department for International Development

Secretary of State
The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP

 
Leads on coalition priorities, including:

 

The Secretary of State holds overall responsibility for the business of the Department and its policies
Value for money, including the Comprehensive Spending Review and bilateral, multilateral and humanitarian aid reviews and
Transparency, accountability and evaluation, including Independent Aid Watchdog and respect and responsiveness agenda
Malaria, maternal health, population
Conflict and stabilisation, including National Security Council, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Middle East Peace Process
Wealth creation and the private sector, including trade and the Commonwealth Development Corporation
Aid volumes and partnerships
Climate change
Multilateral and humanitarian reform

 

Minister of State
The Rt Hon Alan Duncan MP

 
Leads on:

 

Asia, Middle East, Caribbean and Overseas Territories
International finance
International relations (except EU)
Trade
Humanitarian and Security
Corporate Performance Divisions