Written question asked by Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 1995. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 November 1995 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question

What percentage of the overseas aid budget is used for (a) food, (b) medical supplies and equipment, (c) housing, (d) education and training programmes, (e) construction of infrastructure and (f) administration of development and aid programmes. - Information is provisional until publication in 1995 edition of 'British Aid Statistics'.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

1544; 267 c740W;267 c737-8W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Administration Costs Development aid Bilateral aid Housing Health Education International assistance Infrastructure Overseas Development Administration Food aid

Contains statistics

Yes