§ Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy to promote the principle that activities of international organisations should be in the interest of all member states, with equal weight given to each vote. [58092]
§ Mr. MacshaneWithin international organisations, HMG seeks to build consensus but when votes are necessary in an organisation, HMG abides by the rules governing voting within that organisation. When these rules are drawn up or amended, government policy is to promote an equitable system of voting.