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Written question asked by James Duddridge (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 April 2008. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 April 2008 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Internal Development

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the First Minister on the co-ordination of international development work by the Scottish Executive and the Department for International Development.
Answer

No such discussion have taken place. Department for International Development officials maintain contact with their Scottish Executive counterparts, to ensure international development policies remain complimentary to the UK Government's overall objectives.We are aware that the Scottish Executive has recently consulted on the focus of their policies in this area, and we will consider the future outcome of this exercise.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
474 c2042-3W;474 c2043W; 199800
Session
2007-08
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Devolution Development aid Scotland
Link
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