§ 8. Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Overseas Development how many experts provided under technical assistance are now in post advising overseas governments on the development of co-operative societies; and if he will give their names, type of co-operative advice covered and post of duty in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. OramSix experts provided under Technical Assistance are now in post advising overseas governments on cooperative development. I will, with permission, circulate the information requested in the OFFICIAL REPORT. In addition, there are approximately 45 British officers serving in posts concerned with co-operatives in overseas administrations under the Overseas Service Aid Scheme.
§ Mr. PavittWhy is there a decrease of two this year compared with last year, and why are there none in Asia?
§ Mr. OramTwo have recently returned at the conclusion of their tour of duty. As to why there are none in Asia, I should be grateful if my hon. Friend would give me notice of that question; but I would make the point that we pro-
| Name of Expert | Description | Post | ||||||
| D. G. Hines | … | Adviser on Co-operatives | … | … | … | … | … | Kenya |
| J. H. Woolley | … | Co-operative Training Officer | … | … | … | … | … | Kenya |
| J. J. Guy | … | Adviser in Works Management to the Co-operative Movement | … | Uganda | ||||
| J. C. Elphick | … | Co-operative Society Auditor | … | … | … | … | … | Malawi |
| M. C. Wordsworth | … | Co-operative Adviser | … | … | … | … | … | Iran |
| H. R. H. Kelly | … | Co-operative Marketing Officer | … | … | … | … | … | Bolivia |