§ Mr. Owenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what projects, surveys or researches the Development Commission has in hand at the moment; when he expects the reports; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydMost of the work of the Development Commission is directed towards either the strengthening of the rural economy or the development or improvement of the fisheries. In 1961–62 £528,779 is provisionally allocated for rural economy and £860,171 for fisheries and oceanography, mainly for research purposes. Recipients of assistance from the Development Fund are required to submit annual reports to the 121W Commission on their work. If the hon. Member would like details of any particular project now being carried out with assistance from the Fund I should be glad to arrange for him to receive them.