§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has had from the Bishop of Manchester in relation to the aid budget; what reply he is sending; what action he will be taking; and if he will make a statement. [869]
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe Bishop of Manchester wrote to my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor on 24 October regarding the future level of the United Kingdom aid programme. My right hon. Friend Baroness Chalker, the Minister responsible for overseas development, will be responding shortly. Decisions on the overseas aid programme will be announced in the Budget.