The two are not possible together. The most important point is to consider the aid given and use it as the ODA does exceedingly well. I know that it has support from all round the House. We should implement the plan of action and encourage everyone else to do so, that plan being to overcome poverty and hunger. We believe that that is best done by promoting sustainable development in those countries.
Food is one of the most important parts of sustainable development.
We have heard worrying rumours of delegations of over 1,200 people. My Lords, I am not aware of any allegation of a delegation of over 1,200 people. I have seen mentioned the figure of 100 from one or two countries but we have not received a final list of those attending. It is important to note that we deliberately kept the UK delegation small. We had six officials from the UK plus two NGOs and support from our missions in Rome.