Written question asked by Lord Herbert of South Downs (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 March 2006. It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 March 2006 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Tuberculosis

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what measures he plans to take to ensure that measures to combat tuberculosis in developing countries are made a priority at the G8 St. Petersburg summit in July.

Answer: At the launch of the Global Plan to stop tuberculosis for 2006-15 in Davos, the Chancellor called for the G8 formally to designate tuberculosis a top priority at St. Petersburg in July, and urged G8 member countries to pledge to the Global Plan.As always the UK will work through all available channels in the lead up to the G8 summit. We will encourage other G8 partners to ensure that tuberculosis control is addressed as part of the comprehensive package of measures agreed at Gleneagles, so that developing countries can make faster progress towards the Millennium Development Goal targets.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 53966; 443 c699W;443 c699W
Session: 2005-06
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Developing countries International assistance Disease control Tuberculosis
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk