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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 December 1998. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 10 December 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What steps he is taking to accelerate debt relief programmes for developing countries. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Burstow: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to accelerate debt relief programmes for developing countries. [61761] Ms Hewitt: At the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank the Chancellor maintained momentum towards his Mauritius Mandate targets and has subsequently taken initiatives to help post-catastrophe countries.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61761; 322 c295W
Session
1998-99
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Debts Developing countries Debts written off