§ 44. Mr. PaiceTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how British aid assists the contribution to family planning in developing countries made by the non-governmental sector.
§ Mrs. ChalkerPopulation assistance has a high priority in the United Kingdom aid programme—the amount has more than tripled since 1980 to £24 million in 1990. Non-governmental organisations have a vital role to play.
We are providing substantial and increasing support to NGOs in this area through our support to the International Planned Parenthood Federation, and through our joint funding scheme and bilateral programmes.