§ Miss LestorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) which countries benefited from debt conversion in 1993, 1994 and 1995; how much was converted and at what rate of face value; of the conversions that took place what proportion were for environmental or social development projects etc; and if non-governmental organisations play a role in designing or implementing the conversions; [42347]
(2) which countries to which the United Kingdom was or is a major creditor benefited from Paris Club debt reduction arrangements in 1993, 1994 and 1995; by how much their debt was reduced; and which option of (a) debt reduction, (b) debt service reduction, (c) capitalisation, (d) moratorium interest and (e) commercial option was chosen in each case. [42348]
§ Mrs. Angela KnightI will write to the hon. Lady.