World Development Report 2011 Debate
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Lord Roberts of Llandudno
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World Development Report 2011
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Baroness Verma
We agree completely with the noble Lord and recognise that the UK alone cannot deal with the challenges of conflict and fragility. Therefore, it is crucial that the World Bank and the United Nations also put the necessary reforms in place to improve their effectiveness in fragile states. The Secretary of State has already discussed the development report with the World Bank at its spring meetings, and has highlighted the specific reforms that need to take place.
Lord Roberts of Llandudno
Can the Minister assure me that none of the countries in receipt of international aid is also being targeted for arms sales by the United Kingdom?
Baroness Verma
My Lords, my noble friend raises an important issue, which, by and large, we look at country by country. We take very strict instructions on how we sell our arms to countries.