Joint Funding Scheme

HC Deb 31 January 1996 vol 270 cc772-3W

Miss Lestor

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what changes are proposed for the criteria for joint funding scheme project selection; and if he will make a statement. [12256]

Mr. Hanley

Any changes to the criteria for the selection of projects under the joint funding scheme will be considered in the context of a forthcoming general review by the ODA of our relationships with non-governmental organisations. At this point, we do not envisage any substantial change, particularly to the primary objective of the scheme, which is to bring lasting benefits to the poorest people in developing countries. NGOs will be fully consulted in our review of these arrangements.