HC Deb 09 July 1997 vol 297 cc473-4W
Mr. Rowlands

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assessment her Department has made of the role of the UN Industrial Development Organisation. [7188]

Clare Short

During the last four years UNIDO has undertaken a comprehensive and impressive reform programme. Fundamental change has been made, substantial staff reductions achieved and new management procedures introduced. I greatly welcome these changes and it is because of these changes that I announced on 3 July our decision to remain a member of UNIDO.

Mr. Rowlands

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what are her future plans in respect of support for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation. [7189]

Clare Short

We will continue to support the process of narrowing and refocusing UNIDO'S activities into high priority areas which meet the changing needs of developing countries.

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