Investing In Development

EDM number 1 in 2013-14, proposed by Eric Joyce on 08/05/2013.
Categorised under the topic of International development.

That this House commends the Government and opposition parties on their continued commitment to international development aid; recognises that in challenging economic times such expenditure must be continuously justified to the UK public; welcomes the change in emphasis towards enabling developing nations to grow their own economies and move away from reliance on aid; further recognises the crucial role of good relations with partner nations in the developing world; congratulates non-governmental organisations on their work to date; and urges UK investors to work with new prospects in the developing world.

This motion has been signed by a total of 10 MPs.