Written question asked by Lord Watson of Invergowrie (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 May 1996. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 May 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: By whom the United Kingdom was represented at the Oslo Conference in April to try and consolidate implementation of the 20/20 initiative.

Answer: Mr. Watson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs by whom the United Kingdom was represented at the Oslo conference in April to try to consolidate implementation of the 20/20 initiative; and if he will make a statement.[30123] Mr. Hanley: The United Kingdom was represented at the April Oslo conference on the 20/20 initiative by the ODA's principal finance officer, chief social development adviser, and an ODA economic adviser. The Oslo meeting agreed that donors should be prepared to support well-considered plans for enhanced spending on basic social programmes, and recognised that it was now for developing countries to put forward such proposals, initially through consultative groups and round table meetings.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 30123; 278 c111W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Developing countries Poverty Overseas Development Administration Conferences Social policy