§ 1. Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Overseas Development what aid is proposed for schools and roads in the British Virgin Islands.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Overseas Development (Mr. A. E. Oram)It is expected that about half of the British Virgin Islands 1969–70 development aid allocation of £225,000 will be spent on roads and about £90,000 on social services, principally schools.
§ Mr. MartenI am grateful for that reply. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman realises that it is the primary schools which are so overcrowded and in respect of which a greater effort is needed than has been made hitherto. Can he say whether there will be a C. D. and W. grant in respect of the flood damage done to the roads in Virgin Gorda?
§ Mr. OramI recognise the hon Gentleman's point about primary schools. The present primary schools are insufficiently housed. The figures which I gave take into account the need for dealing with the damage to the roads.