To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the change in the annual debt repayments of each country taking part in the HIPC Initiative as a result of that initiative. [82504]

The information can be found in the IMF Paper, HIPC Initiative—Perspectives on the current framework and options for change—supplementation on costing (13 April 1999).

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals he has to alter the criteria for countries seeking to benefit under the HIPC Initiative. [82506]

The Chancellor and the International Development Secretary announced their proposals for delivering faster, deeper and wider debt relief on 4 March.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which countries have qualified to benefit under the HIPC Initiative to date. [82505]

There are 41 countries classified as HIPCs. Details on which countries have qualified can be found in the IMF Paper: Debt Initiative for the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPCs).