§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on what occasions in the last 10 years he has provided financial and other assistance, in terms of health education, to countries which have implemented, or are seeking to implement, local campaigns to eliminate female genital mutilation. [34163]
§ Mr. HanleyDetailed financial information is not held in the form requested. Many ODA-funded activities which address female genital mutilation do so in the context of wider initiatives which aim to empower women. The ODA has also supported direct research to change people's attitudes to FGM in areas where it is practised. We have funded conferences and meetings where country experiences in dealing with this issue can be shared and differing approaches to eradicate the practice can be compared. The ODA also seeks to promote innovative new approaches through it seedcorn fund for reproductive health.