PCS gives evidence to Parliament on FCDO restructure

On Tuesday 25 November, PCS officers gave evidence to the International Development Committee as part of the Future of UK aid and development assistance

PCS officers Lois Austin (FCDO group secretary) and Martin John (National officer) appeared in front of the international development committee on 25 November.

They gave evidence on FCDO 2030, and the major restructuring and job cuts programme, and the failings of the 'consultation' process.  

Watch their evidence in full, it runs from 14:07 to 15:13. 

Sarah Champion, chair of the committee, wrote an article on 28 November demanding that the government must pause these cuts or risk an exodus of staff. She has written to the foreign secretary calling for an immediate pause to the cuts amid concerns that the proposed changes are being made “far too fast” and without prioritising either the best interests of staff or the department’s core objectives.

The issue has generated coverage in the national media, including: