§ 45. Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government will now increase their aid budget to nearer the United Nations recommended level to reflect the increased needs created by the Gulf conflict.
§ Mr. TredinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether his Department has any plans to review overseas aid contributions in the light of the Gulf crisis.
§ Mrs. ChalkerFuture plans for expenditure on overseas aid were published at the time of the autumn statement. Our priorities are kept under review to ensure they respond to the changing needs of developing countries.