§ 8. Mr. Wallasked the Minister of Overseas Development what post-independence financial aid will be provided for Swaziland.
§ Mr. OramI would refer the hon. Member to the Reply my right hon. Friend gave him on the 11th April concerning British aid to Swaziland up to March, 1969—[Vol. 762; c. 1557.] We intend to hold talks with the Swaziland Government in the autumn to discuss the question of aid after March, 1969.
§ Mr. WallCan the hon. Gentleman confirm that these talks will be held before independence? Is it not a fact that this is what the Swazi Government have 2109 been pressing for, and that it is in accordance with the precedents of other independent States in Southern Africa?
§ Mr. OramThe date of the talks is under discussion, but a team from our Ministry will be going to Swaziland in July, which will be before independence, to have preliminary discussions about the future development plans of Swaziland.