§ Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will offer technical assistance, including civil engineering equipment, to the Chinese Government to help to deal with the recent flood disasters in China.
§ Mr. HeathThe flood disasters to which the hon. Gentleman refers took place some time ago. The Chinese Government have not asked us for technical assistance to deal with them. I have no reason to suppose that an unsolicited offer of help would be accepted.