§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the current British contribution to the International Development Association; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Prentice:Once the second replenishment of the International Development Association becomes effective the British contribution will be £64. 8 million to be made in three equal annual instalments. The President of the World Bank has made proposals to keep the I.D.A. in funds until the replenishment comes into effect.
A number of Governments have pledged contributions. West Germany has also expressed its readiness to make an interim contribution and other Governments are proposing similar action to their legislatures. In these circumstances, it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government, subject to Parliamentary approval, to make an interim contribution to the I.D.A. of £21. 6 million, equivalent to one instalment of the United Kingdom's obligations under the second replenishment.