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Written question asked by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 June 2016 (named day). It was answered by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 June 2016 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Developing Countries: Corruption

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of the outcomes of the Anti-Corruption Summit in May 2016 on developing countries.

Answer

The commitments agreed at the London Summit could potentially achieve major benefits for developing countries including preventing their resources from being stolen and hidden abroad; ensuring international systems recover these funds whilst punishing perpetrators; and helping citizens have greater opportunities to seek justice against corruption.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
905520
Session
2016-17
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Corruption Developing countries Anti-corruption Summit
Link
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