HC Deb 16 February 1999 vol 325 c628W
Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs about the ASSIST programme. [71057]

Clare Short

I have discussed the ASSIST programme with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs with a view to ensuring that we take a consistent approach across government to security sector issues.

Officials of my Department have also discussed the ASSIST programme with officials of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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