§ Ms AbbottTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what technical assistance has been provided to St. Lucia, Dominica and Grenada to help diversify their economies; and if he will make a statement. [14995]
§ Mr. FoulkesCurrent UK Technical Assistance aims to strengthen exportable food crop research, macro economic policy and public sector development. This 441W complements substantial EC resources, to which Britain contributes, to promote agricultural and broader economic diversification initiatives in these islands.