§ Mr. CabornTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what percentage of overseas aid is used for low-cost strategies with particular reference to(a) oral rehydration therapy and (b) immunisation.
§ Mr. BaldryImproving child health is an important objective for Britain's health and population aid. The promotion of oral rehydration for diarrhoea and immunisation against preventable infectious diseases are essential, cost-effective interventions in all primary health care programmes which now form the major part of ODA's strategy for reaching this objective. Data are not available for our aid to health classified by the specific nature of the intervention; such data could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. CabornTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what percentage of overseas aid is devoted to the health, nutrition, education and well-being of children.
§ Mr. BaldryOne of the main aims of the aid programme is to enhance access to education, basic health services and improved livelihoods. Where appropriate, projects are funded to address the needs of children, including their health, nutritional and educational requirements. Information about the amounts spent in each area could be provided only at disproportionate cost.