§ Sir Alastair GoodladTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what discussions she has held on proposals for a new international development act; and if she will make a statement. [39188]
§ Clare ShortDuring preparation of the White Paper on International Development we received a number of representations supporting a new development act.
As we said in the White Paper and my Departmental Report, the Government are committed to consulting further on the desirability of a new act.