HC Deb 15 October 2003 vol 411 cc234-5W
7. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what plans he has to visit Freetown in 2003 to discuss progress on the Department's aid programmes in Sierra Leone. [132045]

Hilary Benn

Due to commitments arising from my new responsibilities, I have, with regret, had to postpone a visit to Sierra Leone planned for November. I remain closely in touch with developments in Sierra Leone and the progress on our substantial programme there, and discussed the progress being made with President Kabbah when he visited the UK in July.

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