HC Deb 16 May 1957 vol 570 cc39-40W
2. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what discussions have taken place between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of Ghana on the subject of ensuring similar economic and financial assistance for Ghana to that available for the previous Colony of the Gold Coast.

Mr. Alport:

As the hon. Member will be aware, the United Kingdom and Ghana Governments have already agreed in principle on a scheme of mutual technical assistance. The details of this scheme are now under discussion.

I was able, during my recent visit to Ghana, to talk generally with the Prime Minister of Ghana about the question of United Kingdom assistance for Ghana, end to assure him of our continued interest in Ghana's economic development. As the hon. Member will know from the reply given by my hon. Friend

GRANTS AND LOANS TO THE FISHING INDUSTRY IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1956–57 (APPROXIMATE)
£
Subsidy to the White Fish Industry (United Kingdom) … … … 2,700,000
Grants for the acquisition of boats and engines (Great Britain):
(a) through the White Fish Authority … … … … … 1,610,000
(b) through the Herring Industry Board … … … … … 4,000
Grants to the Herring Industry Board in respect of the Herring Oil and Meal Scheme (United Kingdom) … … … … … … 93,000
Grants to the Herring Industry Board for capital expenditure (United Kingdom) … … … … … … … … … … 15,000
Grants to harbour authorities:
(a) construction, improvement and repair of harbours (Great Britain) … 207,000
(b) dredging (Scotland) … … … … … … … 14,000
Total Grants … … … … … £4,643,000
Loans towards the acquisition of boats, engines, nets and gear:
(a) through the White Fish Authority (United Kingdom) … … 2,395,000
(b) through the Herring Industry Board (Great Britain) … … 25,000
Loans for the reorganisation and development (United Kingdom) of:
(a) the white fish industry … … … … … … … 113,000
(b) the herring industry … … … … … … … 28,000
Loans for the construction, improvement and repair of harbours (Great Britain) … … … … … … … … … … 3,000
Total Loans … … … … … £2,564,000
GRAND TOTAL … … … … … £7,207,000

the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies to the hon. Member for Barnsley (Mr. Mason) on 27th February, we hope to discuss with the Government of Ghana the general problem of her development plans when we have completed a general review which includes the rôle of the United Kingdom in the development of territories which have recently attained independence.