We accept that, but we want them to perform well and to offer value for money. We have often spoken about the European Union aid programme. The UN should do less, better. We want to champion the cause for reform of the important organisations which, sadly, have too often been under-achievers. We want the World Trade Organisation to concentrate on smoothing the path of global free trade.
Friend is right.
We can use the threat of withdrawal of that money to push for more reform. The House might like to know the figures. People think that the UN is massive, but the British NGOs take more of British taxpayers' money than the UN development system or, indeed, the World Bank. We need to make sure that whatever is spent through the UN represents value for money and that British taxpayers are getting the best possible bang for their buck. In conclusion, I pay tribute to two colleagues who are retiring at the general election.