HC Deb 24 January 2000 vol 343 c76W
Mr. Streeter

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what representations she has made to the IMF and the World bank concerning respect for indigenous cultures. [106641]

Mr. Foulkes

We have made no direct representations to the IMF and World bank concerning respect for indigenous cultures. But we continue to pay close attention to the development of World bank Country Assistance Strategies, especially the social impact on marginalised or vulnerable groups, and we also keep a close eye on World bank safeguard policies.

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