HC Deb 30 November 1965 vol 721 cc1224-5
31. Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

asked the Minister of Overseas Development whether she will take steps to assist the development of private businesses in under-developed countries by promoting an organisation similar to the American International Executive Service Corps, particulars of which have been sent to her.

Mr. Oram

No, Sir.

Mr. Lloyd

Is the Minister aware that this organisation has been very useful to a number of under-developed countries? Would not he give some further consideration to making funds available also for this type of person?

Mr. Oram

I accept the usefulness of the American scheme, but I would point out to the right hon. Gentleman that there is no age limit in the volunteer schemes at present existing and encouraged in this country and there is a full opportunity for the type of executives to whom the right hon. Gentleman referred to volunteer through existing machinery.

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