§ 42. Mr. C. Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will state the amount and nature of the assistance Her Majesty's Government are now giving to St. Helena.
§ Mr. FisherSt. Helena receives a grant in and of administration. This year it is expected to be approximately £113,500. In addition, approximately £10,000 per annum is being provided under the Overseas Service Aid Scheme and £1,250 is being given under the Commonwealth Teachers Act. £289,000 from Colonial Development and Welfare funds has also been made available for spending in the period 1959–64.