HL Deb 18 October 1994 vol 558 c3WA
Lord Brougham and Vaux

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) has been authorised to operate in additional countries.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

Following a request from the corporation, approval has been given for the CDC to operate in El Salvador. In accordance with strategic targets agreed in the recent quinquennial review, CDC will aim to give priority to projects in the private sector.