Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes

HL Deb 17 November 2003 vol 654 c264WA

Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What discussions have taken place between officials of HM Treasury and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in relation to a possible report on the Observance of Standards and Codes in the United Kingdom; if such a report is produced, what would be the estimated cost; and who would meet the cost. [HL5462]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROCSs) summarise countries' observance of internationally recognised standards and are prepared and published at the request of the member country. IMF and World Bank staff collaborate on the ROSC programme. ROSCs are currently resourced from the IMF and World Bank administrative budgets. The UK's financial contribution to the IMF is detailed in Annex IIof Stability Growth and Poverty Reduction—the UK and the IMF 2002.