§ Mr. Hattersleyasked the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs whether Her Majesty's Government will give assistance to the victims of the recent typhoon in the Southern Philippines.
§ Mr. PadleyHer Majesty's Government are making arrangements to provide medical supplies for the relief of those rendered homeless in the Southern Philippines. The cost of Her Majesty's Government's contribution will be £1,000. Parliament will in due course be asked to vote 57W this amount by means of a Supplementary Estimate. In the meantime, an advance is being obtained from the Civil Contingencies Fund.