HC Deb 30 November 1987 vol 123 c389W
86. Mr. Goodlad

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what place considerations of trends in population growth in recipient countries take in his decisions on the aid programme.

Mr. Chris Patten

Rapid population growth is a key factor affecting economic and social progress in poor countries. We support developing countries which have programmes designed to give parents both healthier families and choice in determining the number and spacing of their children.

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