§ 14. Mr. Kenneth Bakerasked the Minister of Overseas Development how much the United Kingdom has contributed to date to the building of the new capital of British Honduras; and how much is the estimated total commitment to its completion.
§ Mrs. Hart£3,400,000 has so far been drawn. Further sums amounting to about £1½ million have been earmarked for this project.
§ Mr. BakerThe Minister will be aware of the gratitude of the people of British Honduras for the generous amount of aid. Has any thought been given to the level of aid available to British Honduras 597 when it becomes independent, which appears likely to occur next year?
§ Mrs., HartI myself have not yet had discussions with British Honduras on the point, but no doubt as independence draws nearer it will become a rather urgent matter on the agenda.