These briefing notes were to have been part of a talk by Bill Jones to the November LGC meeting. Unfortunately because of illness Bill will no longer be able to do this. He has sent these notes instead and would be more than happy if anyone would like to respond…

The present pattern of international aid is one that is fraught with continuing injustices. International aid is often described by those on the right as one of two things; either as a key part in Britain’s role in the world, a symbol of its so-called “soft power”, or, as a…