Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:46 pm on 3 December 2018.
Baroness Barker
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Voluntary Sector)
2:46,
3 December 2018
I thank the Minister for his Answer. Successive UK Governments should be proud of the role this country has played in the Global Fund, which has a huge effect, not just by keeping millions of people alive, but also on the search for new medicines and vaccines. What do the Government intend to do to support the Global Fund in its upcoming sixth replenishment?
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