HC Deb 19 December 1975 vol 902 cc824-5W
Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Overseas Development (1) what plans he has to assist the Sierra Leone Government in providing further hospital equipment;

(2) what plans he has to provide surgical operating equipment for the Sierra Leone Government.

Mr. Prentice

I have not been asked for such assistance. However, there have been discussions recently about the improvement of rural health services; also a British radiologist visited Sierra Leone to advise on radiography services. His report is with the Sierra Leone authorities.

Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what further plans he has to aid the completion of Brikawa College, Sierra Leone.

Mr. Prentice

I assume that the hon. Member is referring to Brikama College in The Gambia. We have undertaken to meet up to £325,000 out of a total estimated cost of construction of £390,000. Owing, however, to a number of factors, the cost is likely to be substantially in excess of original estimates, and I understand that the Gambia Government are considering the position.

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