HC Deb 30 July 1963 vol 682 cc211-2
8. Mr. Worsley

asked the Secretary for Technical Co-operation whether he will make a further statement regarding the publication of a White Paper on overseas aid.

Mr. R. Carr

The White Paper will not now be ready for publication before the recess, but it is hoped that it will be fairly shortly.

Mr. Worsley

Would my right hon. Friend agree that it is very important that the information contained in this White Paper should be readily accessible to people in this country? If, as I suspect, it is a fairly lengthy document, would he consider producing a popular version?

Mr. Carr

I am glad that my hon. Friend has raised that point. The White Paper will be a comprehensive review and therefore it will be rather lengthy. I assure him that the possibility of publishing a condensed version is being actively considered, although I cannot yet announce a decision.