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To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of likely population growth in North and West Africa by 2050; and if she will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of likely population growth in North and West Africa by 2050; and if she will make a statement.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Featherstone
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
11 July 2013
For answer on
17 July 2013
Answered on
17 July 2013
The United Nations released revised population projections on 13 June. The population in north Africa is projected to increase from 200 million in 2010 to 319 million in 2050, while in west Africa the projected rise is from 305 million in 2010 to 815 million in 2050.
Subjects
Population; West Africa; North Africa
Date
17 July 2013
Reference
165589; 566 c1083
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The region is already experiencing substantial instability and extremism, and the likely outcome is that millions of young men and women will have bleak economic prospects. Given that no country has emerged from poverty without first addressing its levels of population growth, will the Minister give the region priority in her population programmes?
The region is already experiencing substantial instability and extremism, and the likely outcome is that millions of young men and women will have bleak economic prospects. Given that no country has emerged from poverty without first addressing its levels of population growth, will the Minister give the region priority in her population programmes?
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
17 July 2013
My hon. Friend has made an important point. West Africa has particularly high rates of population growth, and there is much less take-up of family planning there. DFID’s work involves not only family planning—which is a complex issue—but the delaying of first pregnancies, access to economic assets for girls, getting girls through secondary school and preventing violence, all of which contribute to making the population richer and more successful.
Subjects
Population; West Africa; North Africa
Date
17 July 2013
Reference
566 c1083
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The world's population will go past 7 billion this week, with profound effect. We have millions living in poverty, shortages of food and water and inadequate health provision. Does the Secretary of State agree that one root cause of that is the unmet demand for contraception from some 200 million women living in sub-Saharan Africa?
The world's population will go past 7 billion this week, with profound effect. We have millions living in poverty, shortages of food and water and inadequate health provision. Does the Secretary of State agree that one root cause of that is the unmet demand for contraception from some 200 million women living in sub-Saharan Africa?
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
26 October 2011
My hon. Friend, who knows a good deal about this matter, is absolutely right. Indeed, I have been reading a pamphlet that he published—within the past two days, I believe—entitled ““Sex, Ideology and Religion””, which is a treatise on population. He refers to the 215 million women who want, but have no access to, contraception. The Government are directly seeking to tackle that, not least in respect of the extra 10 million women. That is a good start, but we will do more over the next four years.
Subjects
Developing countries; Population
Date
26 October 2011
Reference
534 c296-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What steps his Department is taking to meet the consequences for developing countries of a growing world population.
What steps his Department is taking to meet the consequences for developing countries of a growing world population.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Andrew Mitchell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 October 2011
For answer on
26 October 2011
Answered on
26 October 2011
Britain is extending to at least 10 million more couples the availability of contraception, so that women can choose whether and when they have children. We are also boosting programmes in health and education with a particular focus on girls and women.
Subjects
Developing countries; Population
Date
26 October 2011
Reference
76678; 534 c296
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I know that the Secretary of State has read the all-party report on this subject, which concluded that the millennium development goals were difficult or impossible to achieve with current levels of population growth in the least developed countries. For example, while there is a target aiming to halve those living on less than a dollar a day, the numbers living in poverty in sub-Saharan Africa are actually rising. Does the Secretary of State accept that present policies are not working and that, in truth, he has to up the funding for international family planning programmes?
I know that the Secretary of State has read the all-party report on this subject, which concluded that the millennium development goals were difficult or impossible to achieve with current levels of population growth in the least developed countries. For example, while there is a target aiming to halve those living on less than a dollar a day, the numbers living in poverty in sub-Saharan Africa are actually rising. Does the Secretary of State accept that present policies are not working and that, in truth, he has to up the funding for international family planning programmes?
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
28 February 2007
I pay tribute to the all-party group, the hon. Gentleman and other hon. Members for the role that they play in keeping this issue alive and for the excellent report that they published. I agree with the hon. Gentleman. The evidence is very clear, which is why I mentioned in my reply the lack of access to contraception. If couples, particularly women, are given the right and ability to take decisions over their own fertility, we see family size falling. Bangladesh provides a really good example. In the past 20 years, the prevalence of contraceptive use in Bangladesh has increased from 3 per cent. to 54 per cent. and average family size has fallen from an average of seven children 20 years ago to 3.4 children now. I think that that makes the point about the need to do more.
Subjects
Developing countries; International assistance; Population; Family planning
Date
28 February 2007
Reference
457 c907
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What assessment he has made of the impact of population growth on the achievement of the millennium development goals.
What assessment he has made of the impact of population growth on the achievement of the millennium development goals.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Hilary Benn
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 February 2007
For answer on
28 February 2007
Answered on
28 February 2007
Rapid population growth will affect the chances of achieving the millennium development goals in a number of countries, making it more difficult to provide the basic services that most people need. High fertility rates also have a negative impact on maternal and child health and on gender equality. About 200 million women who want to control their own fertility still do not have access to modern contraception.
Subjects
Developing countries; International assistance; Family planning; Population
Date
28 February 2007
Reference
457 c907; 123720
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Secretary of State will be aware of dozens of examples, in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and, currently, China, where stabilising population growth results in improvements in their economy. The net result is sustainable development, with reductions in poverty and hunger and improvements in maternal health. Will he ensure that the principles of that success story are enshrined in his forthcoming White Paper?
The Secretary of State will be aware of dozens of examples, in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and, currently, China, where stabilising population growth results in improvements in their economy. The net result is sustainable development, with reductions in poverty and hunger and improvements in maternal health. Will he ensure that the principles of that success story are enshrined in his forthcoming White Paper?
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
10 May 2006
First, I pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman’s work in the all-party group and I very much welcome the hearing that it is undertaking into this important issue. He makes an important point. In addition to the examples he gave, in Bangladesh, over two decades, average family size decreased from seven to three and a half, in particular because couples could choose when to have children, which links to an earlier question. I can assure him that continuing to support reproductive and sexual health services for people is one of the ways in which we can help to address the question of the globe’s growing population.
Subjects
Population; Sustainable development
Date
10 May 2006
Reference
446 c301
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What assessment he has made of the impact of population growth on sustainable development; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the impact of population growth on sustainable development; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Hilary Benn
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
4 May 2006
For answer on
10 May 2006
Answered on
10 May 2006
The world’s population is anticipated to increase from 6.5 billion to 9 billion by 2050. Most of that growth will be in developing countries, particularly in towns and cities. It will undoubtedly put pressure on natural resources and services such as health and education.
Subjects
Population; Sustainable development
Date
10 May 2006
Reference
446 c301; 69505
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 19th June, Official Report, column 174-5W, on Purley Hospital, what his definition of the Croydon South locality is; and what the maximum population is that the new hospital will serve.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 19th June, Official Report, column 174-5W, on Purley Hospital, what his definition of the Croydon South locality is; and what the maximum population is that the new hospital will serve.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Hutton of Furness
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 July 2003
For answer on
16 July 2003
Answered on
16 July 2003
Richard Ottaway: To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to his Answer of 19 June 2003, Official Report, column 174-75W,
on Purley Hospital, what his definition of the Croydon South locality is; and what the maximum population is that the new hospital
will serve. [124907]
Mr. Hutton: The proposed new Purley Hospital is primarily focused on the south of Croydon, geographically defined by the electoral
wards of Kenley, Purley, Coulsdon West, Coulsdon East, Sanderstead and Chroam. In practice, some planned services will serve a
slightly larger population and some a smaller population dependent on the service.
Subjects
Hospitals; Population; Purley
Date
16 July 2003
Reference
124907; 409 c423W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the population is of the catchment area of the proposed new Purley Hospital. - Includes figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the population is of the catchment area of the proposed new Purley Hospital. - Includes figures.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Hutton of Furness
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 June 2003
For answer on
30 June 2003
Answered on
30 June 2003
Subjects
Hospitals; Population; Purley
Date
30 June 2003
Reference
120659; 408 c174-5W
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on linkage between population growth and water resources.
1st supplementary on linkage between population growth and water resources.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
28 January 1998
Subjects
Developing countries; Natural resources; Population; Water; Water supply; Birth rate
Date
28 January 1998
Reference
305 c338
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, If she will comment on measures to address water scarcity in developing nations.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, If she will comment on measures to address water scarcity in developing nations.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Clare Short
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 January 1998
For answer on
28 January 1998
Answered on
28 January 1998
Subjects
Developing countries; Natural resources; Population; Water; Water supply; Birth rate
Date
28 January 1998
Reference
305 c338; 23865
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What policies she has to address the issue of world population growth. (Failed OPQ).
What policies she has to address the issue of world population growth. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Clare Short
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
25 June 1997
Answered on
25 June 1997
Mr. Ottaway: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what policies she has to address the issue of world
population growth. [3884]
Clare Short: Our priority is for the elimination of poverty through sustainable development. This goal is impossible to achieve
without the early stabilisation of world population. More and more people want to plan their families, have fewer children and give
them a better start in life. Many millions are unable to do so. Strategies which improve access to family planning and other
reproductive health services will be at the forefront of our international development partnerships.
Subjects
Family planning; Poverty; Population; Sustainable development
Date
25 June 1997
Reference
3884; 296 c557W;296 c559W
House
House of Commons
Wednesday adjournment debate on international population programmes.
Wednesday adjournment debate on international population programmes.
Lead member
Richard Ottaway
Answering member
Tony Baldry
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Contributions; Development aid; China; Health services; Human rights; Family planning; Population; United Kingdom; Reproduction; International Planned Parenthood Federation; UN Population Fund
Date
21 June 1995
Reference
262 c259-80
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
How many and which non-governmental organisations are being funded to carry out social marketing programmes; in which countries they are based; what is the amount of funding granted; and for what length of time. - Includes table.
How many and which non-governmental organisations are being funded to carry out social marketing programmes; in which countries they are based; what is the amount of funding granted; and for what length of time. - Includes table.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Tony Baldry
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
28 March 1995
Answered on
28 March 1995
Subjects
Development aid; India; Family planning; Population; Nigeria; Ethiopia; Non-governmental organisations; Cambodia; Policy Studies Institute; Marie Stopes International
Date
28 March 1995
Reference
257 c543W;257 c541W
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on Cairo conference on population and development.
Supplementary on Cairo conference on population and development.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 November 1994
Subjects
Population
Date
24 November 1994
Reference
250 c726
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Adjournment debate on the United Nations Conference on Population and Development.
Adjournment debate on the United Nations Conference on Population and Development.
Lead member
Richard Ottaway
Answering member
Tony Baldry
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Family planning; Population; United Nations; Conferences; International Conference on Population and Development
Date
20 July 1994
Reference
247 c546-52;247 c545-52
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on concern on population growth.
1st supplementary on concern on population growth.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 July 1993
Subjects
Population; Conferences; International Conference on Population and Development
Date
12 July 1993
Reference
228 c668;228 c667
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To comment on preparations for the International Conference on Population and Development to be held in Cairo in 1994.
To comment on preparations for the International Conference on Population and Development to be held in Cairo in 1994.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answered by
Mark Lennox-Boyd
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
12 July 1993
Answered on
12 July 1993
Subjects
Population; Conferences; International Conference on Population and Development
Date
12 July 1993
Reference
228 c668;228 c667
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on UN Cairo conference & target for aid for population programmes.
1st supplementary on UN Cairo conference & target for aid for population programmes.
Asked by
Richard Ottaway
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
1 March 1993
Subjects
Development aid; Expenditure; Family planning; Population; Conferences
Date
1 March 1993
Reference
220 c17-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons