§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he will take to combat desertification in third world countries; and if he will allocate funds as part of the Overseas Development Administration's budget to such countries. [26642]
§ Mr. BaldryWe are providing significant resources through the aid programme to assist developing countries affected by desertification. We have signed the desertification convention and shall ratify it in due course.