§ 64. Mr. Laneasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he is satisfied with progress in stepping up relief supplies from Great Britain to the Indian East-Pakistan border areas ; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleYes ; relief supplies from the United Kingdom are being stepped up as agreement is reached on requirements. Of the additional assistance of £5 million to ease the burden of the refugees on the Government of India which we announced on 23rd June, nearly £3 million has already been committed, in agreement with the Indian authorities, for the purchase of rice, shelter materials and tents.