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Oral answer to question provided on Thursday, 26 October 2006 in the House of Commons, by Gordon Brown (Labour), Treasury.


Debt Relief

Answer

In addition to debt relief of $38 billion to 20 countries, 20 additional countries may qualify for relief of up to $50 billion. As a unilateral act, the UK is offering the equivalent of our share of 100 per cent. debt relief to a total of 80 countries and we call on other countries to follow.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Thursday, 26 October 2006 by Lynda Waltho (Labour).

Question
What his plans are for debt relief; and if he will make a statement.

Secondary information

Type
Oral answer to question
Reference
450 c1648 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Debts Developing countries Debts written off
Link
View this Oral answer to question on www.publications.parliament.uk