§ 22. Mr. Mike HallTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what action she is taking to ensure that programmes for tackling world poverty continue after the deadline for achieving the Millennium Development Goals in 2015. [84708]
§ Clare Short900 million people are still likely to be living in extreme poverty in 2015 if the Millennium Development Goals are achieved. Our commitment to eliminate poverty will not end in 2015.
The 2015 targets are intended to focus international efforts and build a more effective international development system. New targets will need to be set after 2015.