HL Deb 31 October 1996 vol 575 c25WA
Lord Braine of Wheatley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What guidance the World Bank has given to China about reducing the size of its population since 1979; and whether they will place in the Library of the House copies of any such guidance.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

We are not aware of any guidance given by the World Bank to China about reducing the size of its population.