§ Mrs. Wiseasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he takes to ensure that overseas aid funds are utilised in ways which benefit women and in projects which are for the improvement of womens' lives and under their control.
§ Mr. Chris PattenWe recognise the importance of taking the role of women fully into account in aid projects. Some of our projects include special components for women. We are prepared to contribute to projects specifically devoted to helping women.