§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Prime Minister when he last discussed with President Bush the impact of the US administration's policies on(a) trade, (b) agriculture and (c) drug prices, on Third World countries; and what response he received. [101409]
§ The Prime MinisterBoth I and my Cabinet colleagues are engaged in a continuing dialogue with President Bush and the US Administration on a wide range of topics. The UK and the US are aiming for a WTO Round focused on increasing trade access, for developing as well as developed countries, in goods, services and particularly agriculture. Both Governments are also engaged in discussions in the WTO, G8 and other forums to ensure increased access to medicines, including lower and sustainable drug prices, for the developing world.