§ 12. Mr. Gardnerasked the Minister of Overseas Development whether he is now able to assess the full effect of devaluation on United Kingdom aid to developing countries.
§ Mr. PrenticeI have nothing to add to the answers I gave on 18th January to my right hon. Friend the Member for Easington (Mr. Shinwell) and others.— [Vol. 756, c. 1929–32.]
§ Mr. GardnerDoes my right hon. Friend accept that the technical assistance part of his programme is probably the most vital part? Will he ensure that it is maintained at the previous level, regardless of the effects of devaluation on other parts of his programme?
§ Mr. PrenticeI have told the House already that inducement allowances to technical assistance personnel serving overseas have been adjusted to take account of devaluation. This was the major effect that devaluation would have had on that part of the programme. We have taken care of that.