HC Deb 04 April 1989 vol 150 cc60-1W
Q105. Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Prime Minister what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the arrangements known as debt-for-nature swap, in relation to helping Governments with substantial areas of rain forest at risk.

The Prime Minister

We welcome debt for nature swaps agreed voluntarily between commercial banks and debtors. Arrangements whereby conservation organisations can benefit from the secondary market discount on commercial bank debt can provide valuable additional resources for the environment. But their role is likely to remain limited.

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