§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the letter from the Minister for Overseas Development of 3 December, what action his Department is taking to promote reform of the FAO; and if he will make a statement. [10854]
§ Dr. Liam FoxThe Government are promoting reform in the FAO, primarily by pursuing constructive dialogue with its secretariat, by applying pressure for efficiency savings and better focused activities in negotiation of its programme of work and budget for 1998–99, and by working for co-ordinated action for reform among its membership.