§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what percentage of European Union development aid has been channelled through non-governmental organisations in each of the last 10 years. [10968]
§ Dr. Liam FoxIn 1993 and 1994, the percentage of European Union external assistance channelled through non-governmental organisations was 22 per cent. and 24 per cent. respectively. To answer the question for the eight previous years would involve disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what percentage of European Union development aid that goes through non-governmental organisations goes to British-based organisations; and how this percentage has changed over the past 10 years. [10969]
§ Dr. FoxIn 1993 and 1994, the percentage of the allocations of the non-governmental organisations co-financing budget line (B7-5010) channelled through UK organisations was 15.2 per cent. and 15.5 per cent. respectively. To provide a complete answer to the question would involve disproportionate costs.