§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will re-assess the programme of aid to the Republic of the Philippines; if he has received any communications from the new Administration concerning the British aid programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RaisonWe are currently re-assessing sympathetically the level of our aid programme to the Philippines following the accession of the Aquino Government. The new Administration have so far sought our assistance in providing rural development and broadcasting expertise.