§ Mr. Benyonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement on British aid to Bangladesh.
§ Mr. WoodWe have already promised £9 million for relief in Bangladesh. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is today informing the Government of Bangladesh that we are now able to promise a further £3million. We shall be discussing with that Government how this new contribution should be spent.
We have also signed loan agreements for £4.8 million to assist economic development in Bangladesh.