HC Deb 08 May 1967 vol 746 c175W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Overseas Development if, in addition to the aid already planned for India in the current year, Her Majesty's Government will immediately announce a special programme of aid to combat the grave danger of famine in Bihar.

Mr. Bottomley

I shall naturally take fully into account all India's needs, including those arising from the current food shortage, when deciding both how much aid we can pledge or disburse to India in 1967–68 and in what form it should be provided.