§ Lord Braine of Wheatleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What information they have on the reasons for the disproportionate proportion of boys born in China compared with the World's natural birth ratio; and
What is the situation of Chinese Roman Catholics who conscientiously object to Chinese population control policies; and what assurance they have received from the Chinese Government that conscientious objection will be respected; and
How many ultra-sound machines are now operating in China; what assistance has been given by the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) or the Chinese Family Planning Association in respect of supplying, operating or training the operators of such machines, and what information they have on the purposes to which such machines are put; and
What amounts were donated to China from the core funds of the UNFPA and the IPPF for each of the last 16 years.
§ The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Chalker of Wallasey)I will write to my noble friend about these issues. Copies of my letter will be placed in the Libraries of the House.