§ 38. Mr. SoleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what percentage of the United Kingdom aid budget the Government plan to give to non-governmental organisations in the next two years.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe policy of enhancing the role that NGOs play in delivering our aid will continue. I cannot anticipate the public expenditure plans that will be announced tomorrow.
§ 43. Mr. BatesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how the Overseas Development Administration is supporting the work of non-governmental organisations in helping to meet the long-term needs of the poorest communities in developing countries.
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§ Mr. Lennox-BoydIn 1992–93 the ODA gave grants totalling over £77 million to support the long-term development programmes of British non-governmental organisations in their efforts to alleviate poverty among the poorest groups in developing countries.