Statement on UK's development work
7 March 2013
Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening, made a statement in the House of Commons on Thursday 7 March 2013, on the UK's international development work to support girls and women.
Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, Ivan Lewis, responded on behalf of the Opposition.
- Watch Parliament TV: UK's development work (girls and women)
- Read Commons Hansard: UK's development work (girls and women)
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