Department for International Development (Hansard, 28 July 1997)

HC Deb 28 July 1997 vol 299 c18W 18W

§ Mr. Dafis
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on(a) co-operation and (b) joint initiatives between his Department and the Department for International Development. [10236]

§ Mr. Rooker
The two Departments work closely together on matters of mutual interest, including the effects of agricultural policies on developing countries. We are collaborating on a study to examine how reform of the common agricultural policy can be of benefit to developing countries.