HL Deb 31 July 1997 vol 582 c80WA
The Earl of Sandwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will provide a new definition of "development education" as distinct from "public affairs" within the Department for International Development.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The Department for International Development is currently carrying out a fundamental rethink of its communications strategy. This will include a scrutiny of the means used to raise public awareness of international development issues as well as the department's public affairs function. The term "development education" is widely regarded as inadequate to describe the process by which people's awareness of and engagement in development issues is increased. We will be looking to strengthen our capacity for involving adults as well as educating school students and other young people.