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Written question asked by Anum Qaisar (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 30 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 April 2023. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 17 April 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Developing Countries: Debts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Seventh Report of the International Development Committee entitled Debt relief in low-income countries, published on 10 March 2023, HC 146, if he will make an assessment of the implications for his policies of the recommendation on including a strategy for debt relief in the next iteration of the International Development Strategy.

Answer

The UK plays a leadership role in international discussions on developing country debt. The Government will continue to work with its international partners to urgently address debt vulnerabilities in low-income countries.

FCDO considers debt as part of its approach to international development. The Government will be responding to the International Development Committee's recent inquiry into debt relief in low-income countries in the usual manner, including their recommendation for a strategy.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
177925
Session
2022-23
Related items
Subjects
Debts Developing countries
Link
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