§ 10. Mr. Ian BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what the Government are doing to promote schemes to help solve the problems of street children. [8365]
§ Mr. FoulkesWe are deeply concerned by the severe problems faced by street children who are often abused and made to work in appalling conditions or forced into prostitution. In addition to tackling the root cause, namely poverty, we support practical initiatives, providing viable alternatives to their existing means of survival. In addition to support through our bilateral programmes, the Department for International Development is supporting non-governmental organisation projects such as the Consortium for Street Children UK.