To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department’s expenditure on tackling AIDS in developing countries; and if he will make a statement. (118957)

An interim evaluation of “Taking Action: The UK’s strategy for tackling HIV and AIDS in the developing world”, is currently under way. It is taking a detailed look at how the Government are implementing “Taking Action”. The evaluation is due to be completed in spring 2007. We look forward to receiving the report and responding to it.