HC Deb 19 March 1963 vol 674 c32W
57. Mr. Goodhew

asked the Secretary for Technical Co-operation to what extent his Department is able to meet this country's obligations under the Colombo Plan to provide technical assistance; and what conclusions he has reached about the kind of assistance needed in that area.

Mr. Vosper

Our technical assistance under the Colombo Plan will increase by 20 per cent. next year. The emphasis in the Colombo Plan is on economic and social development. While it is for the countries of the area to say what they most need for this purpose, we have indicated the kind of assistance likely to be most effective.