HL Deb 14 July 1993 vol 548 c20WA
Lord Judd

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the EC Commission proposal for a special rehabilitation support programme in developing countries and what the outcome of consideration of this proposal by the Development Council has so far been.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

The EC Development Council on 25th May took note of the Commission proposal for a special rehabilitation support programme. We have a number of reservations on the approach proposed. We believe that the immediate task is to implement the Special Initiative for Africa which the Council endorsed in May.