Proceeding contribution from Gordon Brown (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 July 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on G8 Summit.
G8 Summit
I agree entirely that we must do more to ensure that water is clean and that sanitation services are provided. That was a feature of our discussion at the G8 with African leaders. We were determined, first, to deal with the problem of hunger, because 1 billion people face hunger and poverty. That is why we have set aside an extra $20 billion for a programme to help agriculture, particularly in Africa. However, the hon. Gentleman is right that, if we do not meet the goals on water, we will fail on poverty and the environment. It is also right to make water and sanitation a priority. It is the first time that he has not asked me a question on Europe, which must be a record for the House.
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- 2008-09
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- Children Armed forces Agriculture Climate change Deployment Developing countries Africa Armoured fighting vehicles Health services Finance International assistance G8 Helicopters Nuclear weapons Peacekeeping operations Pakistan Maternity services Proliferation Myanmar Afghanistan Iran Italy Taliban World economy Aung San Suu Kyi Swine flu
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