No 10: Aid spending is in our national interest

The prime minister’s spokesman comments on defence secretary Liam Fox’s leaked letter questioning the UK’s aid policy:

“Officials will decide whether there is an inquiry. It is something in my experience the permanent secretary would consider and think about.

“Clearly we condemn leaks in all cases.

“Increasing spending on overseas aid is not only the right thing to do, it is also in our national interest.”