Earl of Dalkeithasked the Lord Privy Seal if, in view of the economic difficulties of the Congo Republic, Her Majesty's Government will make financial assistance available through the United Nations.
§ Mr. HeathIn the light of the acceptance by the Central Government and Mr. Tshombe of the Proposal for National Reconciliation. Her Majesty's Government have decided to make a grant of 2 million dollars (about £714,000), to assist the Congo. It will be channelled through the United Nations and is designed to finance the purchase of British goods and services.
Parliament will in due course be asked to vote this amount by means of a Supplementary Estimate. In the meantime an advance will be obtained from the Civil Contingencies Fund as required.