Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 November 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what the outcome was of the contract awarded to Oxford Policy Management Ltd for a Zimbabwe Trade Policy Capacity Project; and what action he took to ensure that none of this money went to the government of Zimbabwe and its officials. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Robathan: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what the outcome was of the contract awarded to Oxford Policy Management Ltd. for a Zimbabwe Trade Policy Capacity Project; and what action he took to ensure that none of this money went to the Government of Zimbabwe and its officials. [137732] Hilary Benn: The contract was terminated in July 2001 due to the political situation in Zimbabwe. The total spend was £10,100, paid to Oxford Policy Management Ltd.

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