§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further contribution Her Majesty's Government are making to the second phase of the United Nation's international fund for agricultural development to overcome Africa's food crisis; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe consider that IFAD's future activities in Africa should be financed in the same way as its work elsewhere. The most important priority is to work530W for a successful outcome to the fourth replenishment of IFAD's resources, discussions on which will start in Qatar in April.