HC Deb 29 July 1998 vol 317 cc278-9W
12. Mr. Allan

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what plans she has to increase British support for development projects in Latin America. [51331]

Mr. Foulkes

We are not a major donor in Latin America, but our programmes are set to increase by 40 per cent. over the next 3 years and we contribute through our support for international agencies. We are also collaborating more closely with the major multilateral agencies in the region. Our support will be firmly focused on promoting the sustainable elimination of poverty, which includes improved management of environmental resources.