§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the level of British aid to India. [30478]
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§ Clare ShortIndia is the largest recipient of British bilateral aid; we expect to spend around £90 million this year, all on grant terms. Substantial additional funds are channelled through the European Union, multilateral agencies and non-governmental organisations.
We are currently reviewing our development strategy for India in the light of the White Paper on International Development. Future levels of British development assistance to India will depend on the outcome of the review.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development when she next plans to visit India. [30477]
§ Clare ShortI intend to visit India in September or October this year.