§ Mr. GogginsTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what consultations she is228W holding with organisations in developing countries in advance of the publication of the White Paper on Globalisation. [127745]
§ Clare ShortWe are consulting widely organisations and individuals here and in developing countries as part of the preparation of the White Paper on Globalisation and Development. In March, an outline of the White Paper was sent out to key institutions and a website established. We have invited submissions from individuals and organisations in the UK and from developing countries. In addition, on 11 and 12 July I am chairing a round table on globalisation and development for various academics and practitioners from developing countries.