Status of Women committee  I have a couple of comments. It's important to refer back to the many consensus documents that exist in the international context in terms of what is required. I also think it's important to refer back to the Paris declaration on aid effectiveness, whereby we agree to be directed by individual countries in terms of what they need for their health systems and for their development dollars.

Status of Women committee  I can start with the last one. In response to the question on the G8, I think the important thing is that we move forward with an integrated and comprehensive approach. I think it's perhaps what The Lancet article suggested in terms of not leaving out pieces of it. The evidence shows that a comprehensive strategy that addresses sexual and reproductive health and rights as part of a strategy for maternal and child health is critical.

Status of Women committee  Thank you. I'd first like to thank the committee for the opportunity to appear here today as a witness to address the important topic of maternal and child health. We're certainly very humbled to appear alongside the variety of esteemed organizations that have appeared both today and on the other two days of hearings dedicated to this topic.