Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Judd (Labour). It was answered by Lord Tunnicliffe (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2008.

International Development: Agriculture

Question: What support and encouragement they are giving farmers in poor countries in view of the pressures on world food demand.

Answer: My Lords, the UK Government remain strongly committed to helping farmers in poor countries to increase their productivity, thereby helping to increase the availability of food to the most vulnerable. As well as continuing to provide substantial support for agriculture through our bilateral aid programme, we have taken the lead in pressing for a comprehensive and co-ordinated international response, with the aim of doubling agricultural productivity in Africa and doubling the rate of agricultural growth in Asia.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 705 c1197
Session: 2007-08
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Agriculture Developing countries Development aid Food Productivity
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk