§ 36. Sir John FarrTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to what extent applications for development assistance are vetted beside the need to conserve untouched virgin tracts of rain forest jungle.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe Government's policy is to encourage sustainable management of all tropical forests. All ODA projects are vetted for their environmental and social impact. Where our assessment is that damage could result, we insist on designs being changed or the project not proceeding.