1. Development assistance U.K.
(1) The [ F1 Minister ] may provide any person or body with development assistance if [ F2 the Minister ] is satisfied that the provision of the assistance is likely to contribute to a reduction in poverty. [ F3 (1A) Before providing development assistance under subsection (1), the [ F4 Minister ] shall have regard to the desirability of providing development assistance that is likely to contribute to reducing poverty in a way which is likely to contribute to reducing inequality between persons of different gender. ]
(2) In this Act “ development assistance ” means assistance provided for the purpose of—
(a) furthering sustainable development in one or more countries outside the United Kingdom, or
(b) improving the welfare of the population of one or more such countries.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2)(a) “ sustainable development ” includes any development that is, in the opinion of the [ F5 Minister ] , prudent having regard to the likelihood of its generating lasting benefits for the population of the country or countries in relation to which it is provided. [ F6 (4) In this Act, “the Minister” means the Secretary of State or the Treasury. ] Textual Amendments F1 Word in s. 1(1) substituted (10.1.2018) by The Transfer of Functions (International Development) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1283) , art. 1(2) , Sch. para. 3(2)(a) (with art. 3 ) F2 Words in s. 1(1) substituted (10.1.2018) by The Transfer of Functions (International Development) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1283) , art. 1(2) , Sch. para. 3(2)(b) (with art. 3 ) F3 S. 1(1A) inserted (13.5.2014) by International Development (Gender Equality) Act 2014 (c. 9) , ss. 1(2) , 3(2) (with s. 1(4) ) F4 Word in s. 1(1A) substituted (10.1.2018) by The Transfer of Functions (International Development) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1283) , art. 1(2) , Sch. para. 3(3) (with art. 3 ) F5 Word in s. 1(3) substituted (10.1.2018) by The Transfer of Functions (International Development) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1283) , art. 1(2) , Sch. para. 3(4) (with art. 3 ) F6 S. 1(4) inserted (10.1.2018) by The Transfer of Functions (International Development) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1283) , art. 1(2) , Sch. para. 3(5) (with art. 3 )
