§ 17. Mr. A. Hendersonasked the Minister of Overseas Development what discussions she had with the Government of India concerning British aid; and what changes there have been in the programme of British assistance as a result of her visit there in January.
§ Mrs. CastleDuring my visit I had extensive discussions with the Indian Planning Commission and with Indian Ministers about how the future planning of our technical and capital assistance can best be integrated with the Indian Government's own forward planning. My objective was to ensure that it makes the most effective British contribution to the needs of India's development. The value of these discussions will be felt when we come to consider specific future requirements with the Indian authorities.
§ 36. Mr. Tilneyasked the Minister of Overseas Development whether she is aware of the value to India of Kipping Aid, whereby private British enterprises in India import from Great Britain components for existing machinery, and the traditional exports from Great Britain can be maintained; and whether she will seek to increase this form of aid.
§ Mrs. CastleI am well aware from my recent visit to India of the great value placed, on Kipping aid both by the Indian Government and by those British and other enterprises that directly benefit from it and I will keep this in mind.