§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what plans she has to re-evaluate Her Majesty's Government's development aid to Nepal. [742]
§ Clare ShortOur current bilateral aid to Nepal is designed to support broad-based growth, promote human development, encourage competent and accountable government and enhance the status of women. [This is set out in more detail in the Country Aid Programme Statement for Nepal which I am placing in the Library of the House]. We are looking for ways to give the programme a sharper strategic focus with greater emphasis on reducing poverty.