HC Deb 05 July 1960 vol 626 c29W
71. Mr. Turner

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what economic aid Her Majesty's Government intend to give to Laos during the current financial year.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

Her Majesty's Government have agreed to give economic assistance to Laos up to a total value of £156,000. Of this, up to £150,000 will be spent on providing the Government of Laos with bridge-building equipment which is urgently needed to improve communications within the country. A supplementary estimate will be laid before the House shortly to cover the cost of this equipment and of some other small items.