HC Deb 27 June 1994 vol 245 c409W
38. Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many representations he has received this year in favour of the United Kingdom raising its contribution to overseas aid to 0.7 per cent. of GNP; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

We continue to receive representations from hon. Members and others. The Development Assistance Committee has just reported that United Kingdom aid in 1993 was above the average of OECD countries in terms of percentage of GNP.

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