Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Mitchell and Nicholas Dakin

Wednesday 26th October 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Mitchell]

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. The whole of our development budget is spent in Britain’s national interest, and a large chunk of it goes to support our own security and prosperity here at home. Somalia is one of the most dysfunctional countries in the world. It is a classic example of a failed state where, because we were unable to tackle the causes of deep poverty, we are now dealing with the symptoms of both poverty and deep insecurity.

[Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe) (Lab)]

9. What steps his Department is taking to promote fair trade projects in developing countries.