§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has reeived concerning funding of the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
§ Mr. RaisonThe only representation I have received is contained in the early-day motion 787 on the Order Paper.
§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has any plans to increase the current level of Government funding of the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
§ Mr. RaisonHer Majesty's Government's contribution to the International Planned Parenthood Federation increased from £2.7 million in 1983 to £3 million in 1984. The future level of contributions will be decided in the light of overall claims on the aid programme and our assessment of IPPF's programme.
§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what has been the total annual amount of funds given to the International Planned Parenthood Federation since such funding commenced; and for what purposes such funds are intended.
§ Mr. RaisonHer Majesty's Government first contributed to the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) in 1966. Since then we have provided about £21 million in support of IPPF's overall programme of work. The Federation works through its member family planning associations, which provide contraceptive services, training and educational programmes to inform and teach people about the personal health, social and economic benefits of family planning.