HC Deb 18 November 1982 vol 32 c247W
Mr. Dorrell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the outcome of the meeting of the Development Council in Brussels on 8 November.

Mr. Rifkind

Most of the time was devoted to an initial discussion, without conclusions, of the Commission's memorandum on future Community aid policy. A wide rang of views were expressed which will form the basis for further ministerial discussion at the Foreign Affairs Council on 22–23 November.

Rwanda was added to the list of countries which are being offered Community help in developing food strategies, as part of the Community's plan of action against world hunger.

Guidelines were agreed for future Community aid relating to the situation of women in developing countries, and substantial agreement was reached on guidelines relating to maintenance—non-project—aid.

No decision was reached on a Commission proposal for supplementary food aid in the form of cereals.

There was a short discussion of the Community's programme of trade promotion for developing countries.

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