§ Baroness Finlay of Llandaffasked Her Majesty's Government:
How the reorganisation of the British Council will ensure that the role of Britain in global health concerns will be strengthened. [HL5093]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Amos)Under the reorganisation of the British Council, global health issues will he further strengthened by their integration into the council's broader governance portfolio. This will include areas such as health sector reform, child protection and HIV/ AIDS prevention.
Current work will be underpinned by the recruitment of a health professional at the senior management level and a senior practising surgeon on a consultancy basis.
The British Council's science department will continue its work in the field of bio-medicine.