§ Malcolm BruceTo ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development whether the Government will provide human resources to aid developing nations in the negotiation process at the forthcoming WTO meeting in Cancun. [127298]
§ Hilary BennThe UK trade related capacity building programme continues to provide support to developing countries to build their capacity to negotiate favourable deals in trade negotiations, interpret trade agreements, take advantage of new trading opportunities and reduce any negative effects of trade liberalisation. This includes support to organisations in Geneva offering independent advice, information on WTO issues and networking opportunities for countries with common interests or concerns. This will enable developing countries to draw up informed negotiating positions and connect with other countries with similar interests.