HC Deb 08 March 2004 vol 418 cc1254-5W
Mr. Drew

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development how the members of the Commission for Africa were chosen. [159379]

Hilary Benn

The members of the Commission for Africa have been personally invited to participate by the Prime Minister.

Mr. Drew

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development whether the Commission for Africa will take evidence in Africa. 159381]

Hilary Benn

Yes. The Commission will be seeking evidence from African institutions, civil society and citizens including through seminars, participation in debates and commentary on work in progress. Commissioners such as Prime Minister Meles of Ethiopia, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel of South Africa and K.Y. Amoako (Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission on Africa) will also bring African perspectives to the debate.

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