HC Deb 10 November 1998 vol 319 c126W
Mrs. Gillan

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is intending to take to reduce the incidence of child abuse in the Third World by western tourists. [59281]

Mr. Tony Lloyd

The UK has adopted tough legislation to strengthen action against those who organise or participate in the sexual exploitation of children overseas. There are also extensive arrangements in place for assisting other countries in the investigation and prosecution of offences involving the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children, as well as for responding to extradition requests.

Following a joint UK-Philippines initiative at the Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM), the UK hosted a conference on Child Welfare in London in October, involving government and non-government representatives from the 25 ASEM countries. The meeting focused on practical cooperation to tackle the commercial sexual exploitation of children.

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