Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UK's pledge to the Global Fund in terms of tackling (1) malaria, (2) AIDS, and (3) tuberculosis.

The Global Fund remains one of our top global health investments, reflecting the high priority we place on the fight against these diseases. The UK's pledge of £1 billion will help: avert over 28 million infections of the three diseases; provide antiretroviral therapy for 1.8 million people; provide TB treatment for over one million people; and distribute 86 million mosquito nets to protect children and families from malaria.

The responsibility of funding the Global Fund is shared across Governments, the private sector, and private foundations; the UK will continue to encourage everyone to continue the fight against the three diseases - inspiring others with our significant commitment.