§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Lord Privy Seal what recent contact he has had with the countries of sub-Saharan Africa regarding the famine; what specific aid currently is extended by the United Kingdom in this respect; and what plans he has for the future.
§ Mr. Neil MartenNone. A number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa have experienced food shortages over the past year, and commitments or offers of United Kingdom food aid to the region in 1981 amount to over 50,000 tonnes of cereals. We shall continue to allocate food aid 409W in accordance with the needs of individual countries, as well as encouraging higher food production with our normal bilateral development aid.