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Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 February 2017 (named day). It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Monday, 6 February 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Developing Countries: Family Planning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether her Department plans to contribute to the fund set up by the Government of the Netherlands in response to the changes to foreign aid for family planning announced by the new US Administration.

Answer

The UK will continue to show global health leadership by promoting and supporting evidence-based sexual and reproductive health and rights. The full implications of the reinstated and expanded Mexico City policy are not yet clear, but we are closely following developments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62673
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Developing countries Family planning USA Netherlands Foreign aid
Link
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