§ Lord Brougham and Vauxasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) has been authorised to operate in additional countries.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyFollowing a request from the corporation, approval has been given for the CDC to operate in El Salvador. In accordance with strategic targets agreed in the recent quinquennial review, CDC will aim to give priority to projects in the private sector.