§ Tony WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development when the European Commission issued calls for proposals for budget line B7-6312; and if she will make a statement. [107575]
§ Clare ShortBudget line B7–6312 (Aid for Population and Reproductive Health in Developing Countries) is intended to support innovative approaches for the reduction of maternal mortality. The call for proposals under this budget line for 2002 was not issued in January 2003 as previously advised, due to unforeseen administrative difficulties. The call for proposals will now be made in early May 2003.