§ Mrs. Helen JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to request the World bank to undertake an environmental impact assessment before approving funds for major development projects. [8410]
§ Dr. Liam FoxThe World bank recently completed a report which took stock of the bank's progress in implementing its environmental assessment policy. We welcome the steps which the bank has taken to ensure that environmental concerns are properly reflected in its operations, and continue to press for further improvements.