HC Deb 13 February 1980 vol 978 cc656-7W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he is satisfied with the extent of the cut in the budget of the Overseas Development Administration from £790 million for 1979–80 to £782 million for the year 1980–81; whether he intends further cuts to be made; and, if so, if he will make a statement.

Mr. Neil Marten

Any changes in the planned level of overseas aid for 1980–81 will be announced in the next public expenditure White Paper.

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