§ Mr. Godman Irvineasked the Secretary for Technical Co-operation what percentage of the £10½ million per annum paid for overseas pensioners is paid by Her Majesty's Government; and what is the sum so paid.
§ Mr. R. CarrHer Majesty's Government are paying pension advances to overseas pensioners of the Governments of the Somali Republic and Zanzibar, which at present are in default on such payments. The cost is approximately £178,000 per annum or 1.7 per cent. of the £10½ million which is the estimated cost of assuming responsibility for overseas pensions.