HL Deb 07 October 2002 vol 639 cc8-9WA
The Earl of Sandwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How they divided the £200 million 2001–02 budget for HIV/AIDS between prevention, care and curative medicine; whether it included a contribution to the Global Fund; and whether they intend to increase the United Kingdom contribution to that fund. [HL5694]

Baroness Amos

DfID currently supports programmes to tackle HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections in over 40 countries. Our support is largely dedicated to the development and implementation of effective national strategies to combat HIV/AIDS. Our focus is on a comprehensive approach which includes prevention, care and impact mitigation. It is not possible to disaggregate our expenditure in the manner requested.

Our contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) is in addition to our bilateral expenditure. The UK has pledged US200 million dollars to the GFATM and we are working to ensure the fund's work is successful. It is too early to consider further pledges.