Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 May 2003. It was answered by Baroness Amos (Labour) on Thursday, 15 May 2003.

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Amos, Baroness

Question

What priority they will give to the war on world poverty at the forthcoming G8 meeting in Evian, France, from 1 to 3 June, with particular reference to: (a) fair trade and the elimination of the dumping of subsidised goods in Africa and other parts of the developing world; (b) debt cancellation in fulfillment of the commitments made at the last G8 meeting; and (c) the honouring of all existing undertakings on aid, including education. [HL 2684] - Inc figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2684; 648 c45-6WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Debts Developing countries Debts written off Africa Education Exports International assistance Heavily indebted poor countries initiative G8 Dumping Poverty Trade Subsidies Trade barriers

Contains statistics

Yes