§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions have taken place with the International Monetary Fund and World bank concerning the use of child labour in countries that have been subject to structural adjustment programmes; and if he will make a statement. [6020]
§ Mr. HanleyThe World bank and the IMF participated in the world summit for social development in Copenhagen in March. Both organisations support programmes which strengthen the social dimensions of economic development. promote equitable economic growth and reduce poverty: they recognise child labour as one of the most serious manifestations of poverty.