§ Mr. Longbottomasked the Lord Privy Seal what proposals Her Majesty's Government have for military aid to the Government of the Somali Republic.
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§ Mr. HeathThe question of military aid to the Government of the Somali Republic has been the subject of detailed discussions with the Italian Government. A joint offer in respect of a first instalment of military aid has been made to the Somali authorities. The British share of this first instalment will amount to £150,000, of which Parliament will be asked to vote £50,000 as a Supplementary Estimate to cover anticipated costs in the current financial year.