HC Deb 03 May 2000 vol 349 cc124-5W
9. Mr. St. Aubyn

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the role of her Department in appointing year-out students on development projects overseas. [119362]

Clare Short

The Department for International Development does not appoint year-out students on development projects overseas. Developing countries require access to know how to build local capacity. Our volunteer schemes such as Voluntary Service Overseas and British Executive Services Overseas provide volunteers with skills in areas needed by developing countries.

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