§ 1. Mr. Tilneyasked the Secretary for Technical Co-operation what are his plans to aid Commonwealth West African Governments requiring assistance in scientific research.
§ The Secretary for Technical Co-operation (Mr. Dennis Vosper)Her Majesty's Government have done much to foster scientific research in West Africa. Under technical assistance arrangements we can continue to help by means of supplying experts, training facilities and the provision of scientific equipment. The initiative for applying for this help rests with the independent Governments concerned, but my Department will respond wherever possible.
§ Mr. TilneyMay I ask my right hon. Friend what initiative has been shown? Are the West African Governments working together; if not, what has he done about it?
§ Mr. VosperI share what I believe to be my hon. Friend's apprehensions about research in West Africa. Discussions are going on at the present time, and I hope that some initiative will be taken as a result of them.