HC Deb 16 December 1952 vol 509 cc186-7W
165. Mr. Osborne

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will increase the grant made to the United Nations for the economic development of backward areas. in view of the United Nations recent report that Asian farmers are producing less food than pre-war, whereas the Asian population has increased by over 10 per cent. in the period 1938–51.

Mr. Nutting

I assume that my hon. Friend refers to the United Nations Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance. I regret that I am unable to add to the reply given to the hon. Member for Gravesend (Sir R. Acland) on 8th December.

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