§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what stage has been reached in the negotiations between the International Monetary Fund and Brazil; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneThe executive board is to consider Brazil's application for an extended arrangement on 28 February. I am afraid that it is not the practice of Her Majesty's Government to comment on negotiations between member states and the fund staff.