§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Prime Minister what representations she has received about providing funds to the Overseas Development Administration by way of a temporary 1 per cent. levy on food sales in the United Kingdom for the remainder of the financial year 1984–85; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI have received one such representation. Within the allocation for the aid programme, the Government are well able to respond swiftly and generously to the emergency situation in Ethiopia and other African countries.