HL Deb 25 February 1999 vol 597 cc146-8WA
Lord Alton of Liverpool

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the total value of the assistance provided to the United Nations Family Planning Association's programme since 1981. [HL1144]

Baroness Amos

The UK makes an annual core contribution to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to enable people in poorer countries to have children by choice, and to protect their sexual and reproductive health. A total of £121.7 million has been provided in core grants since 1981, as follows:

DFID Contributions to the UNFPA
Calendar Year Contribution
1981 2, 250, 000
1982 2, 650, 000
1983 2, 700, 000
1984 3, 000, 000
1985 4, 500, 000
1986 4, 500, 000
1987 5, 000, 000
1988 5, 250, 000
1989 5, 500, 000
1990 3, 000, 000
1991 10, 500, 000
1992 9, 423, 320
1993 7, 000, 000
1994 8, 776, 680
1995 10, 000, 000
1996 13, 000, 000
1997 11, 500, 000
1998 13, 119, 897
Total 1981–98 (incl.) £121, 700, 000

This does not include occasional direct support to UNFPA from DFID's bilateral programmes (multi-bilateral assistance), notably to procure contraceptive commodities. This information can only be provided at disproportionate cost.

Lord Alton of Liverpool

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have made any decisions on funding the United Nations Family Planning Association in view of the quinquennial review of the International Conference on Population and Development. [HL1146]

Baroness Amos

The quinquennial review is an operational assessment of global progress in implementing the International Conference on Population and Development agreement. The findings of the review will be presented at a Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly from 30 June to 2 July and are expected to highlight the need for more concerted international action to prevent the spread of HIV, reduce maternal mortality and ensure equitable access to sexual and reproductive health services in poorer countries, including contraceptive supplies.

National governments are responsible for taking forward the ICPD agenda, in partnership with bilateral and multilateral agencies, including the World Health Organisation, the UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and civil society at large. The review will help to inform future operational activities and spending priorities for all these actors.

The UK contribution to UNFPA for 1999–2000 will be announced as usual at the beginning of the financial year. We shall remain among their most significant contributors.

Lord Alton of Liverpool

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the International Planned Parenthood Federation's most recent grant to the China Family Planning Association (CFPA); and what is the total assistance provided to date. [HL1145]

Baroness Amos

The International Planned Parenthood Federation's grant to its Chinese affiliate for calendar year 1988 was US$637, 800. (This is an actual, not yet audited figure.) Total assistance provided between 1981, when the China Family Planning Association joined the Federation, and 1998 is US$14, 185, 900.

FPA China Grants 1981–98
Year Actuals Total Grants $'000
1981 125, 000
1982 196, 100
1983 288, 005
1984 722, 300
1985 794, 600
1986 720, 100
1987 806, 000
1988 920, 000
1989 928, 300
1990 1, 066, 800
1991 872, 400
1992 1, 094, 300
1993 1, 256, 100
1994 1, 060, 900
1995 764, 900

FPA China Grants 1981–98
Year Actuals Total Grants $'000
1996 903, 900
1997 1, 027, 900
1998 Actual Not Audited 637, 800
Total 14, 185, 900

Lord Alton of Liverpool

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the total value of the United Kingdom's most recent contribution to the United Nations Family Planning Association's programme of assistance in China. [HL1143]

Baroness Amos

The UK makes an annual core contribution to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to enable people in poorer countries to have children by choice, and to protect their sexual and reproductive health. In 1998, the UK core grant to UNFPA was £13, 119, 897. This supports activities in over 150 countries, including China. It is not possible to disaggregate a UK share of UNFPA's China programme.

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