HC Deb 17 June 2002 vol 387 c55W
Mrs. Spelman

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development whether she has exercised the powers conferred by the retention of a golden share in the CDC to direct the investment strategy towards the needs of poorer nations. [34757]

Clare Short

CDC's investment policy is focused on poorer developing countries, and cannot be changed without the approval of the Special Shareholder.