§ Ann McKechinTo ask the Secretary of State, Department for International Development what recent discussions he has had with the new Commission for Africa regarding the debt burden on Africa. [172240]
§ Hilary BennThe first meeting of the Commission for Africa agreed that the debt burden in Africa will be an important issue for the Commission's work. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Trevor Manuel—the South African Finance Minister—and Ralph Goodale—the Canadian Finance Minister—will lead this work.