§ 59. Mr. Stonehouseasked the Lord Privy Seal what is the purpose of the economic aid to be granted to the Kingdom of Nepal; and for what projects it will be used.
§ Mr. HeathThe aim of our aid programme is to help the Nepalese, with whom we have a long and cordial association, to make progress with the modernisation of their country. This financial year we expect to spend up to £210,000 mainly on electrical projects, road works and technical aid.