HC Deb 15 April 1970 vol 799 cc257-8W
Mr. Maclennan

asked the Minister of Overseas Development if she will make a statement about her recent talks with Kenya Ministers on matters of mutual concern.

Mrs. Hart

Four Kenya Ministers, led by the Minister for Finance, and accompanied by officials, have been in London for the past 10 days to discuss future financial aid from Britain. I have offered the Kenya Government, subject to Parliamentary approval, capital aid amounting to £11.5 million. Of this, £7.75 million will be used for various development purposes to be agreed between the two governments, including land consolidation and rural develop-

houses and fiats were built, respectively, during the years 1959–69 by local authorities and for private sale in the urban districts of Skelton and Brotton, Guisborough, Loftus and Saltburn.

Mr. Freeson

Following are the figures for dwellings completed. Separate figures are not readily available for houses and flats.

ment. The remainder, viz. £3.75 million, will be available for the purchase of British-owned farms under arrangements to be agreed between the two governments. The aid is expected to be drawn down over the next four years.

The Kenya Government have accepted this offer.