§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of(a) the work of UNIDO and (b) the impact of the restructuring which has taken place within that organisation in terms of value for money; and what discussions he has been involved in concerning its long-term future. [33550]
§ Mr. HanleyWe have commissioned an external assessment of UNIDO's performance and value as a development agency. We are considering the conclusions of the review in the light of the restructuring that has taken place within UNIDO and in the context of wider UN reform.