HC Deb 02 May 1984 vol 59 c157W
Mrs. Ann Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what financial contribution Her Majesty's Government are making to the World Health Organisation's action programme on essential drugs.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The Government make a contribution to the WHO which is not tied to any particular activity. The United Kingdom Government's assessed contribution for 1984 totals £7.5 million.

In addition, the ODA is prepared to consider requests from developing countries in receipt of aid for assistance with the implementation of the action programme.