HC Deb 16 June 2003 vol 407 cc63-4W
Mr. Caton

To ask the Prime Minister what measures are in place to ensure that the pledges made at the G8 summit are implemented. [119194]

The Prime Minister

G8 governments are collectively and individually responsible for the commitments that they make. Appropriate Government Departments will implement the actions agreed by the UK at the G8 summit in Evian.

Mr. Caton

To ask the Prime Minister what decisions were taken at the recent G8 Summit(a) to facilitate the transfer of technology to tackle HIV and (b) to improve water supplies in the developing world. [119195]

The Prime Minister

On technology to tackle HIV/ AIDS, I refer my hon. Friend to my statement on the G8 Summit on 4 June 2003,Official Report, column 158.

The G8 Summit adopted an Action Plan for Water, calling on the international community to redouble its efforts in the water sector. In all, 16 action plans and statements were released at the summit, copies of which have been placed in the House Libraries.

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