§ Tony WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what the outcome was of the G7 Finance Ministers' meeting on 14 and 15 June regarding funding for education in developing countries; and if she will make a statement. [64669]
§ John HealeyI have been asked to reply.
At their meeting in Halifax, G7 Finance Ministers noted the World bank's Education Action Plan and strongly endorsed the expeditious implementation of a plan focused on programme quality and measurable results. They pledged that, "each of us in turn will work to support the 'Education for All' goals with countries that have credible education plans and strong policy commitments in place. We urge other donor Governments and the multilateral development banks to join us".