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International Development (Reporting and Transparency) Bill

My right hon. Friend makes a fair point, but I revert to my primary question of whether providing information will solve the problem. In respect of your point, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I simply mention that paragraph (3) of the schedule specifically mentions, for understandable reasons of calculating the amount of money that goes to the right place—the people for whom we should have passionate concern—““multilateral organisations”” and humanitarian assistance. Government money is inextricably bound up with money that is made available through charitable organisations, which often act as agencies for the Government in delivering public aid. Money is delivered, with some criticism, by some non-governmental organisations and charitable organisations. I therefore understand your concern but I should also like to make the point—