Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Friday, 2 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 June 2023. It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Monday, 12 June 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

China: Abortion

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of whether UK overseas development assistance provided to (a) International Planned Parenthood Federation, (b) United Nations Family Planning Association and (c) other organisations was used to carry out forced and coercive abortions in China.

Answer: No UK overseas development assistance funds forced or coercive abortions in China. The UK proudly defends and promotes universal and comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) globally, providing international aid to trusted multilateral organisations such as International and Planned Parenthood Federation and United Nations Family Planning Association to help deliver this important work and help people, especially women and girls, have control of their bodies. We have a stringent due diligence process in our programming and partnerships to ensure our SRHR interventions are rights-based, voluntary and legal. We expect and have full confidence in our partners to align with this approach.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 187040
Session: 2022-23
Related items: China: Abortion
Monday, 3 July 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Abortion Development aid China International Planned Parenthood Federation UN Population Fund
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk