§ Lord Juddasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will take a lead in reforming IFAD's financial arrangements and whether they will contribute generously to the fourth replenishment of IFAD's funds.
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The Earl of CaithnessWe will continue to play a constructive role in discussions on IFAD's future. IFAD's Governing Council on 21st-23rd January agreed that negotiations on the fourth replenishment should begin as soon as possible. The first meeting will be in Qatar in April.