§ Mr. Formanasked the Minister of Overseas Development how many pre-investment studies relating to developing countries have been underwritten within the terms of her Department's revised scheme and at what total cost to public funds.
§ Mrs. HartNine pre-investment study agreements have been signed since the scheme was revived in March 1976. £2,340 has been paid in respect of one study which will not be followed by investment, and there is a contingent liability totalling £170,944 on the other eight agreements.