§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what representations she has made to other international donors regarding the untying of overseas development assistance. [80948]
§ Clare ShortThe international community has this year untied financial aid to the least-developed countries. We welcome this, but we want other donors to follow the UK example and untie all development assistance for all countries. As the largest block of development finance, Europe should give a lead. The Commission have tabled proposals for further untying which I welcomed at this week's Council meeting. We want to see a clear timetable for future progress