PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Disease Control: Overseas Aid (9 December 2015)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much of the £1 billion over five years for use by the Ross Fund in conjunction with the Gates Foundation is UK Aid funded.

Asked by:
Fabian Hamilton (Labour)

Answer

All of the £1 billion Ross Fund, announced in November 2015, is UK Aid funded. Discussions are underway with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation about how their investments can contribute to the objectives of the Fund.



Answered by:
Mr Nick Hurd (Conservative)
15 December 2015

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