Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 2003. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 March 2003 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, when he last discussed with President Bush the impact of the US administration's policies on (a) trade, (b) agriculture and (c) drug prices, on Third World countries; and what response he received.

Answer: Mr. Allen: To ask the Prime Minister when he last discussed with President Bush the impact of the US administration's policies on (a) trade, (b) agriculture and (c) drug prices, on Third World countries; and what response he received. [101409] The Prime Minister: Both I and my Cabinet colleagues are engaged in a continuing dialogue with President Bush and the US Administration on a wide range of topics. The UK and the US are aiming for a WTO Round focused on increasing trade access, for developing as well as developed countries, in goods, services and particularly agriculture. Both Governments are also engaged in discussions in the WTO, G8 and other forums to ensure increased access to medicines, including lower and sustainable drug prices, for the developing world.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 101409; 401 c320W;401 c319W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Agriculture Developing countries Drugs Prices Trade USA Foreign trade
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk