HC Deb 31 January 1968 vol 757 cc363-4W
Mrs. Ewing

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what sums of aid were sent to other countries in each of the two years to the last convenient date; and what was the total amount sent to each country.

Mr. Prentice

The total for the financial year 1966–67 was £215 million and for the current financial year will be

Monday to Friday Saturday
Letters Parcels Letters Parcels
London Head Districts 3 2 1 1
London Sub-Districts 2 1 1 1
Other Cities and towns England, Scotland and Wales 2 1 1 1
Rural Areas 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 1

In rural areas parcels are generally delivered with letters; the provision of a second delivery depends on the amount of mail available. Some households in approximately £205 million. The detailed information for each country is very extensive and is provided in respect of 1965 and 1966 in Table 19 of my Ministry's publication "British Aid: Statistics of Official Economic Aid to Developing Countries", which is in the Library of the House of Commons. Figures for 1967 will be published in June.

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