§ Mr. Michael BrownTo ask the Secretary of State far Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will increase the number of staff at the Overseas Development Administration dealing with social and environmental aspects of aid.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThe number of social development advisers has increased from two to four over the last year and an associate professional has just been appointed.
All project managers have responsibility for the environmental aspects of aid which must be addressed at 7W the earliest stage of the project cycle. Environmental advice to the Department has recently been strengthened by a formal link with the International Institute for Environment and Development.