New overseas aid logo carries Union Flag We are replacing this at no cost with a flag that is identifiable all around the world to everybody and which says 'aid from the British people', which is what it is. it's going to enable us I think also to take the credit for these remarkable results which we are achieving around the world. Mr Mitchell maintained the Government was delivering "value for money and clear results" from the aid budget. He added: "It's making sure that people who are in the poorest parts of the world whose lives are being changed and transformed know that this is Britain standing by its commitments and delivering. For under one per cent of gross national income this is a tremendous investment, not only in the future stability and prosperity of some of the poorest and most dysfunctional parts of the world, it's an investment for Britain, in Britain's future prosperity and stability and security. A source close to ministers added: "Labour ministers refused to fly the flag for British aid and were embarrassed about badging projects with the Union Jack. It is right that British taxpayers get full credit for their generosity. This move will help generate goodwill and warmth towards Britain across the developing world. Mr Mitchell also insisted the international aid target would in future be enshrined in law, despite not featuring in the Queen's Speech. He said: "The key thing is that we are standing by our commitments and from 2013 we will reach the 0.7, that's the absolute commitment. It will be put into law, the Prime Minister and I have made it clear the Bill is ready to proceed and it will proceed when the business managers say. Mr Mitchell said there would be a family planning summit in London co-hosted with the Gates Foundation seeking support reduce by 100 million - or halve - the number of women in the poorest parts of the world who want access to contraception, but do not have it. This would ebable women to make the decisions about whether and when they have children.