§ Mr. LivingstoneTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the World Summit for Children project; and if he will make a statement. [18482]
§ Mr. FatchettThe 1990 Summit focused international attention on the plight of millions of children who are victims of poverty, neglect, cruelty and exploitation. Implementation of the Summit Plan of Action requires a universal effort by governments, the United Nations, other international and regional organisations and all sectors of civil society. We support the follow up work of the United Nations, including to promote implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
§ Mr. LivingstoneTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement concerning the action Her Majesty's Government has taken to implement Clause 22 of the Declaration of the United Nations World Summit for Children 1990. [18481]
§ Mr. FatchettWe fully support implementation of paragraph 22 of the Plan of Action for Implementing the World Summit Declaration. The United Kingdom makes a major contribution to promoting the rights of children in especially difficult circumstances. This includes support for UN organisations such as the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).