§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with his US counterparts regarding an increase in their development assistance budget in relation to their gross national product. [18188]
§ Ruth KellyThe Chancellor of the Exchequer has had a number of discussions with Paul O'Neill the US Treasury Secretary on their shared interest of increasing 867W overseas development assistance. The Chancellor of the Exchequer looks forward to more constructive meetings with the US Treasury on this topic in the coming months.