Victims of Typhoon Yolanda need your help....

[bigmarco]

Over the past 3 years the UK govt has given an average of £227 million pa in aid to a country with a billion dollar space programme. Wouldn't it be a bit wiser to divert some of that to a country in genuine need, like The Philippines.

[Dedworth]

Over the past 3 years the UK govt has given an average of £227 million pa in aid to a country with a billion dollar space programme. Wouldn't it be a bit wiser to divert some of that to a country in genuine need, like The Philippines.

Well said Marco - nominated for Best Post of The Week

[bigmarco]

Well said Marco - nominated for Best Post of The Week

Thanks Ded and thanks for the rep.

[andy222]

Well said Marco - nominated for Best Post of The Week

[gWaPito]

Over the past 3 years the UK govt has given an average of £227 million pa in aid to a country with a billion dollar space programme. Wouldn't it be a bit wiser to divert some of that to a country in genuine need, like The Philippines.

Our Government has pledged The Philippines £6 million, it could do a whole lot better

[Anakin]

Our Government has pledged The Philippines £6 million, it could do a whole lot better

agreed. A pitiful sum, but no doubt Joe Public will put their hands in their pocket and show the govt up.

[Dedworth]

Our Government has pledged The Philippines £6 million, it could do a whole lot better

Germany US $670k
EU US $4 mill
Vatican US $150k
Canada C$5 mill
Australia US $10 mill
Saudi Arabia US $100k

[melovesengland]

Our Government has pledged The Philippines £6 million, it could do a whole lot better

It is better than nothing love. We are very grateful for the help we are receiving and hoping that it will continue till we can stand a bit on our own feet again.

[gWaPito]

It is better than nothing love. We are very grateful for the help we are receiving and hoping that it will continue till we can stand a bit on our own feet again.

I know Since I posted that, the Government have increased it to 10 million and thrown in a warship and a troop carrying plane not to mention all the ground aid........The UK are doing us proud.