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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Richard Ottaway (Conservative). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 October 2011 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


World Population

Question
What steps his Department is taking to meet the consequences for developing countries of a growing world population.
Answer

Britain is extending to at least 10 million more couples the availability of contraception, so that women can choose whether and when they have children. We are also boosting programmes in health and education with a particular focus on girls and women.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
76678 
534 c296 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
World Population
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Developing countries Population
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk