HC Deb 01 December 1980 vol 995 c5W
52. Mr. Alton

asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the cost per United Kingdom resident in the fiscal year 1980–81 of expenditure for the purposes of overseas development.

Mr. Neil Marten

A little over £17.

59. Mr. McElhone

asked the Lord Privy Seal what further representations have been received to increase expenditure in the aid programme.

Mr. Neil Marten

The Government continue to receive a number of representations calling for an increase in the aid programme.

60. Mr. McNamara

asked the Lord Privy Seal what further cuts have been made in his Department's projected overseas development expenditure.

Mr. Neil Marten

The aid programme for 1981–82 is to be reduced by about £12 million in 1980 survey prices.

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