HC Deb 03 February 1998 vol 305 cc596-7W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what mechanisms he has put in place to ensure the Government's objective of promoting sustainable development is reflected in the outcome of the comprehensive spending review for his Department. [25905]

Mr. Fatchett

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary revised the Department's objectives in line with his Mission Statement at the start of the CSR. These include objectives to improve economic opportunities for a prosperous UK through development and implementation of arrangements to further free, fair and sustainable international trade and economic relations: and to improve the quality of life worldwide through effective international action to protect the environment. The CSR is tasked with looking at ways to improve the delivery of these objectives.