HC Deb 25 February 1998 vol 307 cc255-6W
16. Mr. Fabricant

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what is the policy of her Department in respect of linking good government criteria to the provision of aid. [29625]

Clare Short

The Government want to develop long-term partnerships with developing countries which are committed to the elimination of poverty and pursue policies which promote responsive and accountable government. Good government is a prerequisite of sustainable development. We seek to support good government in all our work.

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