HC Deb 12 February 1962 vol 653 c112W
Mr. Skeffington

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he will send money or food to assist the Tanganyikan Government to avoid or relieve starvation in certain parts of that country.

Mr. Braine

In order to assist the Tanganyika Government to meet the recent difficult conditions, Her Majesty's Government have already made available free of charge R.A.F. aircraft for dropping food supplies. Operations have been carried out successfully, and the gesture has been warmly appreciated. The Prime Minister of Tanganyika has sent a personal message of thanks to the British Government.

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