§ Mr. RathboneTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to increase assistance for health education in the developing world.
§ Mrs. ChalkerHealth education is, and will continue to be, an essential component of many of our aid activities. Our bilateral health and population assistance is aimed at providing primary health care for the poorest people. Health education activities are an important part of these programmes. They also feature in other bilateral social sector programmes such as education; clean water and sanitation; and improved housing. We stand ready to do more if Governments ask for assistance in this important field.