British Solomon Islands

HC Deb 30 May 1968 vol 765 cc2113-4

14. Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Minister for Overseas Development what allowance he has made for the effects of devaluation on aid to the British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Mr. Oram

I have nothing to add to the Answer I gave to the hon. Member on 11th April.—[Vol. 762, c. 288.]

Mr. Godman Irvine

Is the hon. Gentleman satisfied that the money is being spent in the right way as in fact the exports are still at the 1960 level and the deficit is 3½ million dollars?

Mr. Oram

I would require notice of the question about the exact way in which the money is being spent, but the Question relates to increase in aid to take account of devaluation. I assure the hon. Member that this has been taken care of.