HC Deb 14 November 1988 vol 140 c370W
Mr. David Nicholson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much funding he has provided for the International Planned Parenthood Federation in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chris Patten

Since 1983 the British Government have made the following contributions to the International Planned Parenthood Federation:

£ million
1983 2.7
1984 3.0
1985 4.5
1986 5.4
1987 6.3

So far this year we have given the federation £6.5 million and, subject to parliamentary approval, we shall give £6.75 million in 1989.

Our increasing support for the federation reflects our confidence in its work.