Labour
want to match the target set by the UN (0.7% of GNP) and to do so by
2013. By 2006, Labour plan to increase overseas aid to £6.5 billion.
The party wants to persuade other governments to write off debt payments
of the world's poorest nations.
Conservatives
Would
match Labour's spending plans and work towards the UN's target.
Liberal
Democrats
Would
meet the UN target of 0.7% GNP by 2012. Would also try to persuade other
nations to write off debts from the world's poorest countries.