HC Deb 07 July 1997 vol 297 c314W
Mr. Tony Colman

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what action she is taking to ensure that the OECD Multilateral Agreement on Investment takes account of the principles of Agenda 21. [6391]

Mrs. Roche

The Government will work to ensure that its commitments to sustainable development and environmental protection are fully taken account of in the Multilateral Agreement on Investment. We are fully aware of the concerns raised by NGOs in this respect and support consultations with them as the negations continue.