§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister what action she proposes to take to protect indigenous rain-forest peoples.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweI have been asked to reply.
We believe it important that all people, including the indigenous inhabitants of rain-forests, should participate in national development as equal partners.
The Government bring their influence to bear in this respect especially in the World Bank and OECD. We also use our influence when we finance projects which protect rain-forests. We are planning an increased programme of aid for conservation and management of forests.