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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Laws (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 10 May 2007 on behalf of the Treasury.


International Debt Relief

Question
One of the countries in particular need of development assistance is Iraq. The position is worsened by the internal conflict, which we have partly helped to precipitate. What changes in Government policy on Iraq can we expect when the Chancellor becomes Prime Minister?
Answer

At the recent conference where the Iraq compact was discussed, more countries agreed to provide additional debt relief to Iraq. Everybody understands that it is incredibly important for the future for people to have a stake in Iraq through policies of economic development and creating employment. To answer the question specifically: there has been more debt relief for Iraq.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
460 c285 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Debts Developing countries International assistance Iraq
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk