Biography information for Jim Murphy – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Development

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Biography information for Jim Murphy on International Development.

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Justine Greening

As we have already made clear, the UK recognises that the potential for migration to be a positive force for developing countries is increased when migration is safe, legal and through regular channels; and as such global migration can contribute to sustainable development. This language is included in the most recent draft goals and targets list released by the co-chairs of the Open Working Group (OWG) on 2 June.

The final targets in the post-2015 development framework will however be subject to international negotiations in the United Nations in which the UK will play an active role.