HC Deb 05 April 1995 vol 257 cc1117-8W
Mr. Denham

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how he plans to ensure that contributions to IDA-11 will reduce poverty. [15584]

Mr. Baldry

We have already made clear in the on-going IDA-11 negotiations that we look to the World bank to strengthen the effectiveness of its programmes, including implementation of its poverty reduction strategy. I refer the hon. Member to the replies I gave him on 7 and 13 March, Official Report, columns 130–31, and 366–67.

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