Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 15 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 October 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2003 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to his Answer of 14th October, 411 c756W, what the delivery strategy for the Contraceptives Supply and Logistics programme in Bolivia was; what (a) local, (b) national, (c) regional and (d) international organisations are involved in this programme; what discussions (i) he, (ii) representatives of his Department and (iii) members of the UK representation in Bolivia have had with representatives of (A) the Government of Bolivia, (B) local communities and (C) the Church with regard to this programme; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development pursuant to his answer of 14 October 2003, reference 131802, what the delivery strategy for the Contraceptives Supply and Logistics programme in Bolivia was; what (a) local, (b) national, (c) regional and (d) international organisations are involved in this programme; what discussions (i) he, (ii) representatives of his Department and (iii) members of the UK representation in Bolivia have had with representatives of (A) the Government of Bolivia, (B) local communities and (C) the Church with regard to this programme; and if he will make a statement. [133192] Hilary Benn: The Contraceptives Supply and Logistics programme supports the Government of Bolivia's National Sexual and Reproductive Health programme by assisting them in the purchase and distribution of contraceptives and by improving the quality of, and demand for, contraceptive services. The programme is managed by UNFPA and the Government of Bolivia with components implemented by CEASS (Central de Abastecimiento de Suministros) and the Population Council. Regular planning and monitoring meetings are held with the Government of Bolivia and local stakeholders are consulted and involved in programme implementation as is appropriate to each locality. This includes local health defence committees, evangelical churches and the Catholic Church, municipal governments and local non- governmental organisations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 133192; 411 c602-3W;411 c606-7W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Development aid Health services Diseases Disease control Family planning Reproduction Bolivia
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