§ Mr. John TownendTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about the proposed amendment to the international monetary fund's articles of agreement.
§ Mr. MaplesThe third amendment to the articles of agreement of the IMF empowers the fund to suspend the voting and related rights of members who do not fulfil their obligations under the fund's articles. This power is intended, in particular, to enable suspension of members in protracted arrears to the fund. The Government support the amendment. A Command Paper on the amendment is now available from the Vote Office.