§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development if she will make a statement on the discussions and conclusions made in the recent G8 summit regarding the International Finance Facility. [122737]
§ Hilary BennThe recent G8 summit reaffirmed its view that achieving the Millennium Development Goals will require both increased efforts and resources. I welcome in particular, the positive and practical conclusion that Finance Ministers should report back by September on the issues raised by the financing instruments, including the proposal for a new International Finance Facility.