It should be pointed out that Indian government officials have gone on record as saying they don't want the aid.
However, I think you'll find that the £200million inward investment we put into India is to our benefit, which is why we persist in doing it.
I only wish we had the fire power of...
I suggest you investigate the Department for International Development then. I think they are doing some fantastic work. One example is their funding of the BBC World Service which has a huge impact on the reputation of Britain abroad.
The £200million is not just about helping poor people. It's about promoting brand Britain, and that's not a bad thing in one of the biggest export markets on the horizon.
I'm no fan of the space race, but I can only see technological benefits for India from what they're doing. If that results...