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Seema Kennedy Excerpts
Wednesday 4th May 2016

(8 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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The hon. Gentleman makes an extremely important point. DFID has an extensive range of programmes to combat the culture of corruption, particularly in oil-producing states such as Nigeria, and an anti-corruption summit will soon be convened in London to address those specific issues.

Seema Kennedy Portrait Seema Kennedy (South Ribble) (Con)
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13. Will the Minister update the House on what role Britain can play in encouraging the private sector to invest in energy infrastructure in Africa?

Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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My hon. Friend makes an important point, and the whole thrust of the Energy Africa campaign is about accelerating a market. It is not about dumping a huge amount of public money on the table or a traditional aid programme; it is about accelerating a market in which we fully expect British entrepreneurs and investors to play a leading role.