Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 March 2011.

Middle East

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the remarks by Lord Howell of Guildford on 11 February (Official Report, col. 441), on what they will spend the £24 million to promote stable, open economies and the £58.5 million for promoting value, human rights and British diplomatic influence in the Middle East; and whether non-government organisations will be invited to submit proposals.

Answer: I refer the noble Lord to the Written Ministerial Statement made by my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary in the other place on 1 February 2011. (Official Report, Commons, col. 42WS). We routinely invite implementers from a wide range of civil society organisations, including non-government organisations and companies, to submit bids and participate in competitive bidding rounds for projects.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 7045; 725 c320WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Middle East and North Africa
Friday, 11 February 2011
Proceeding contributions
House of Lords; Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Expenditure
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects: Development aid Human rights Diplomatic relations Middle East Non-governmental organisations
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