To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions the Cabinet has had regarding the international development priorities at the forthcoming G20 conference. [HL1304]

The Secretary of State for International Development has regular discussions with the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and other members of the Cabinet as part of ongoing HMG preparations for the 2 April London summit. These discussions have included international development issues.

It is important to recognise that the London summit is not a development summit. The London summit on stability, growth and jobs on 2 April will focus on addressing the economic and financial crisis, restoring faith in globalisation while curbing its excesses and preserving the open world economy that has helped lift hundreds of millions out of poverty. However, we know from past crises that it is the poorest who suffer most. The UK Government have been working hard to make sure that the London summit includes a focus on protecting the poorest countries and most vulnerable people.