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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Stephen Crabb (Conservative). It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2008 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Sexual Exploitation of Children

Question
If he will make representations to the United Nations to investigate allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of children by UN workers and others engaged in humanitarian programmes.
Answer

The UK takes all allegations of misconduct by peacekeepers and aid workers seriously. We fully support the UN Secretary-General's zero tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse and we work to ensure that the highest standards of conduct are required of UN personnel.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
477 c298 
209998 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Abuse Development aid Humanitarian aid Misconduct Peacekeeping operations Offences against children Sexual offences United Nations
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk