Written question asked by Malcolm Savidge (Labour) on Monday, 7 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 March 2005. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 10 March 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on the UK's Presidency of the G7 and progress towards the Millennium Development Goals. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Savidge: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the UK's presidency of the G7 and progress towards the millennium development goals. [221089] Mr. Timms: We know already that in September of this year, the UN millennium declaration review summit will find that progress towards the internationally agreed millennium development goals is too slow. During our G7 presidency, the UK Government will seek agreement on increased aid volume through an international finance facility, the provision of 100 per cent. multilateral debt relief and progress towards a freer and fairer global trade system to accelerate progress towards the goals. The Government will also press for progress on developing vaccines for Malaria and HIV/AIDS.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 431 c1949W;431 c1941W; 221089
Session: 2004-05
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Debts Developing countries Debts written off International assistance Disease control Trade agreements G7
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk