12. Earl of Dalkeithasked the Secretary for Technical Co-operation what he estimates will be the scale of technical assistance to Malaysia for the current financial year; and how this compares with 1962–63.
Mr. CarrIt is difficult to give financial comparisons because of the formation of the Federation and other factors during the period involved, but my best estimate is that our expenditure on technical assistance in Malaysia, excluding the Overseas Service Aid Scheme which involves special considerations, will be about 50 per cent. higher in 1964–65 compared with 1962–63.
Earl of DalkeithI thank my right hon. Friend for that reply. Does not he agree that it is important to give 604 all possible help to Malaysia? Will he see to it that this welcome expansion of aid continues?
Mr. CarrYes, Sir. The importance we attach to Malaysia is recognised by such a large increase in the period mentioned.