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Written question asked by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 25 April 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 April 2017. It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 April 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Montserrat: Economic Situation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment she has made of the long-term economic prospects for Montserrat.

Answer

DFID’s first responsibility is to support Montserrat in delivering essential public services to its citizens, including health, education and social services. Ongoing consideration of the island’s long term economic prospects is a key feature of our development partnership, where we have a shared objective of enabling Montserrat ultimately to manage fully its own financial and economic affairs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71933
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Economic situation Montserrat
Link
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