§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what contribution was made by the Overseas Development Administration to the Partnerships for Change conference on environment and development held by Her Majesty's Government in Manchester on 20 to 22 September; and if he will make a statement on the support given by his Department to the participating countries.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Overseas Development Administration was actively involved in preparations for the conference with the Department of Environment, which had responsibility for organising the event. The ODA was also represented at the conference.