§ Ms Jane KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consultations he has had with the Government of(a) the Phillippines and (b) Thailand concerning possible measures to arrest the growth of sex tourism in those countries. [28840]
§ Mr. GoodladWe regularly take opportunities to raise the issue of sex tourism with the Governments of the Phillippines and Thailand. I discussed child prostitution legislation with the Thai Government during my visit to Thailand in May.
We also regularly discuss practical forms of co-operation between our law enforcement authorities within the framework of Interpol.