§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what considerations were given to the criterion of good government in decisions regarding the allocation of £34.8 million to Indonesia and £33.7 million of aid to China in 1993–94; what proportion each represents of United Kingdom bilateral aid; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryDecisions on aid allocations to individual countries take account of a number of criteria. These include poverty, good government issues, including respect for human rights, and the commitment of the country to appropriate economic policies, and other important development objectives such as protection of16W the environment. The effectiveness with which United Kingdom aid is used is also an important criterion. Aid for Indonesia and China represented 2.7 per cent. and 2.6 per cent. respectively of total bilateral aid in 1993–94.