I have not signed new clause 7, but its heart seems to be that the Bill will have effect only in years when the UK records a budget surplus. Does my hon. Friend agree that without such a provision the Bill will require the Government to increase borrowing to fund overseas aid?
International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Christopher Chope
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 5 December 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill.
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