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Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 October 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 2011. It was answered by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 October 2011 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Adaptation Fund

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development for what reasons his Department cannot accept public donations to the United Nations Adaptation Fund.
Answer

The Department for International Development does not have the legal authority to accept donations from the public.However, the Adaptation Fund has already accepted direct contributions from German school children and is exploring options for accepting small private donations through the organisation's website so that members of the public can easily support the fund.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75287; 533 c908W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Adaptation Fund
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk