§ Q96. Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister if she will seek an invitation from the President of Brazil to visit central Amazonia and Brasilia in order to discuss United Kingdom technical support and debt-for-nature agree-ments with the Brazilian authorities, leading to an alleviation in the destruction of the rain forests.
§ The Prime MinisterI have no plans to do so. Through meetings at ministerial and official level, the Government of Brazil are well are of our concern about the rain forests. We are supporting joint reseach into forestry regeneration and allied subjects at the Maraca rain forest project and have been asked by Brazil to develop further proposals to help in this sector. Our co-operation is highly valued.