§ Sir J. Fletcher-Cookeasked the Minister of Overseas Development whether she will make a statement indicating what applications for financial assistance have been received from the Government of Rhodesia since 15th October, 1964, for what purposes and with what results; and to what extent, in dealing with those applications, she took into account the receipt of aid by the Rhodesian Government from other sources.
§ Mrs. CastleNo application for financial assistance has been received from Rhodesia since the 15th October, 1964, but, as I informed the House in reply to a Question from the hon. Member for Haltemprice (Mr. Wall) on 9th March, there have been exploratory talks between officials of the two Governments in which Rhodesia's financial position and needs were examined. In considering requests for aid account is taken of all relevant factors, including sums received from other donors.