HC Deb 03 May 1966 vol 727 cc1404-5
15. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Overseas Development, how much has been given or promised in aid or loans since October, 1964, to Tanzania, Zambia, and Malawi, respectively.

Mr. Greenwood

Since October, 1964, £1.3 million has been promised to Tanzania, £32 million to Malawi—for the period up to 1968—and £16.75 million to Zambia—for the period up to 1970.

Actual disbursements, including technical assistance, between October, 1964, and December, 1965, were about £7 million for Tanzania, £15 million for Malawi and £7.4 million for Zambia. In addition, Britain has so far spent about £7 million on contingency arrangements for asisting Zambia following the Rhodesian I.D.I.

Mr. Taylor

Is the Minister satisfied the Malawi will continue to get its fair share of aid from this country, bearing in mind that consistently and voluntarily she follows a policy of buying British goods wherever possible?

Mr. Greenwood

We shall seek to ensure that all the countries to which we have promised help get their fair share.