Clause 6 - Financial assistance
International Development Bill [Lords]
11:30 am
Mr Norman Lamb (North Norfolk, Liberal Democrat)
It seems to be a continuing theme of my remarks to say that, while I share the aspiration behind the amendment, it might have the unattractive consequence of constraining the Government in unintended ways. In some cases it might well be appropriate to exceed the 10 per cent. barrier, and I wonder why 10 per cent. should be fixed upon, rather than any other percentage.