Proceeding contribution from Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Friday, 26 February 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill.
Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill
I am sure the whole House would agree with the hon. Gentleman on the importance of maintaining our historical commitment to the enforcement of honest and fair contracts. However, the honesty and fairness of the contracts is in question—the point put to the House is that the contracts are unfair and lopsided, because one party to them has no power whatever to mediate the process. In that situation, human rights legislation kicks in to protect the powerless.
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- 506 c567
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- 2009-10
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- Contracts Debts Developing countries Debts written off Heavily indebted poor countries initiative Liberia Zambia Vulture funds
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- Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill 2009-10
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- View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk
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