HC Deb 31 March 1998 vol 309 c457W
Sir Alastair Goodlad

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what subjects she proposes to raise at the Second Asia Europe Meeting. [36845]

Mr. Fatchett

I have been asked to reply.

The agenda of the Second Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM 2) will be finalised by the Leaders themselves on the eve of the Summit. We expect ASEM 2 to have a wide-ranging political dialogue. The Asian financial crisis will be a priority in our economic discussions. The Summit will also produce outcomes in areas that matter to the peoples of our two regions, particularly education, child welfare and environment.