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Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: It has been the policy of some of the multilateral or Bretton-Woods institutions but we are not particularly enthusiastic about it.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The European Union does not have a policy of supporting privatisation in Africa or other developing countries. We are addressing the matter of the EPAs. We have voiced serious concerns at EU ministerial level on behalf of our partner countries in Africa which are deeply disappointed the Commission is not discussing these EPAs in a timely fashion. They want the EPAs to work but they also want...

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: We do not have much hope for this situation because we tell the South Africans and many other African governments that we want to see them act on this matter.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: While we have strong positive feelings about the new economic partnership for Africa we have expressed deep concern about its peer review process of how countries conduct themselves in matters of governance and proper government. The NEPAD initiative will not work unless something is done about Mugabe and the situation in Zimbabwe. I would love to pour more hope into the situation but...

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The European Union regularly brings virtually all the complaints made by Falun Gong to the attention of the Chinese authorities. We act in concert with those representations. The strength of the European Union is to act as a cohesive group and raise concerns at that level. We try to hold people to account for human rights. I accept there is something-——

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: For the benefit of the House I do not wish to inflict a five minute round-up on Members. I am conscious of Deputy Allen's points about getting his questions answered. I will open the debate up to further questions if that is in order.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: For the first time in a long while I am beginning to agree with Deputy Allen. This was intended to be an initiative but I see now——

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I am at a loss to answer that directly. I do not wish to be dishonest or misleading in my reply. I will reply to the Deputy directly by letter.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Absolutely. My senior colleague attended that meeting.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I am not the Minister for Foreign Affairs yet.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: My senior colleague would be a bit put out if I started answering ex cathedra on subjects discussed at meetings which he attended. Are there further questions?

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: The Deputy referred to the UN Convention against Corruption.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: That is a matter for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Although I am often tempted to comment on the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and its very colourful Minister, I will forgo that pleasure.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Of course it is.

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I am anxious to answer the Deputy's question. We take this matter seriously. At a recent meeting in Paris my Norwegian counterpart, Eric Solheim, said we are under pressure to frontload the kind of commitments on corruption, human rights, and democratic accountability that we expect from recipient countries, in return for the contribution we make to their exchequers, by way of development...

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: This will form a significant part of the effort as we increase the amount we give to these countries. There must be clear milestones, and obligations on the recipients to reach these milestones which will be linked to further assistance. This must be presented upfront in the country programmes. Eric Solheim said——

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: I will discuss this with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform who is very anxious to do things speedily. Are there other questions?

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: For a number of reasons, 2005 was a vital year for development. The donor community committed itself as never before to a massive scaling up of aid, partner countries to the Paris declaration agreed on a set of aims and principles to make aid more effective and donors agreed to put the plight of Africa at the forefront of development efforts. EU leadership was the motor driving this major...

Europe and the Developing World: Statements. (10 May 2006)

Conor Lenihan: Yes.