§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will publish a list of those projects which Her Majesty's Government have helped with in the past three years in Jamaica; how much they cost; what is the current level of aid; and what projects they cover.
§ Mr. Neil MartenThere has been no project aid. In 1978 and 1979 the United Kingdom committed a total of £27.5 million as non-project aid as part of an international programme led by the IMF.
Government US $ Non-Government US $ Total US $ 1975 … … … … … … 94,894,993 13,305,652 108,200,645 1976 … … … … … … 92,214,405 12,470,091 104,684,496 1977 … … … … … … 104,377,940 12,583,953 116,961,893 1978 … … … … … … 143,399,359 13,660,434 157,059,793 1979 … … … … … … 158,621,557 29,389,883 188,010,440 of which the United Kingdom Government contributions were:—
Regular Programme Special appeals and specific projects $ £ $ £ 1975 … … … … … … … 4,318,500 (2,000,000) 2,827,100 (1,025,000) 1976 … … … … … … … 3,977,500 (2,300,000) Nil Nil 1977 … … … … … … … 5,803,800 (3,300,000) 1,085,400 (790,000) 1978 … … … … … … … 8,655,100 (4,500,000) 2,858,800 (1,192,142) 1979 … … … … … … … 12,272,500 (5,800,000) 6,902,700 (1,581,816) The 1979 figures reflect a special response in the International Year of the Child. UNICEF has not yet published similar figures for 1980 but the United Kingdom Government contribution to the regular programme is £4.3 million and to specific projects it is £2,046,719. In 1980, £2,933,000 has also been paid to UNICEF for relief and rehabilitation work in Cambodia; for disbursement through UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross.