§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will mark next year's International Year of Volunteers by spending a day working as a volunteer. [137431]
§ Clare ShortI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department on 13 November 2000,Official Report, column 531W.
Volunteers both in this country and overseas make tremendous contribution to international development. I admire the dedication of the many thousands of people who give their time and skills in this way. I will consider my hon. Friend's suggestion.