HC Deb 13 June 1988 vol 135 c11W
Ms. Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the current Overseas Development Administration budget expressed as a percentage of gross national product.

Dr. Reid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the current level of overseas development spending.

Mr. Chris Patten

The Overseas Development Administration budget for overseas aid for the current financial year is £1,337 million. What proportion of gross national product this will represent depends on developments in the economy during the year.

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