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Debate between Gregg McClymont and Stephen O'Brien
Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Mr O'Brien
As I hope the hon. Gentleman is aware, there is a difference between the humanitarian response and programme issues. I think that he was referring to Niger, where we supported a programme led by the French which served the purpose for which it was intended. As for the humanitarian process, we continue to work with a range of international partners in trying to ensure that the donor burden is spread fairly and equitably, while also ensuring that we in the UK step up to our responsibilities.
Gregg McClymont (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) (Lab)
4. Whether the Government plan to spend 0.7% of gross national income on official development assistance by 2013.