HC Deb 27 March 2003 vol 402 cc332-3W
23. Mr. Tom Harris

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had on progress on world trade liberalisation. [105172]

John Healey

I refer my hon. Friend to the Chancellor's reply to the hon. Member for South Dorset (Jim Knight) earlier today on plans to discuss progress at the IMF and World bank.

International trade is a matter for the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. The Treasury contributes to the Government's policy discussion on trade issues, as well as in meetings of finance ministers touching on trade and the dialogue with international financial institutions.