HC Deb 20 July 1987 vol 120 cc22-3W
76. Mr. Rowe

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to encourage the development of primary health care and community rehabilitation in Third world countries.

Mr. Chris Patten

We spend about £38 million a year on health and population assistance. In future, we shall be giving more emphasis to the development of primary health care programmes, which reach the most vulnerable and needy sections of the community.