Aid to Developing Countries

HC Deb 25 June 1964 vol 697 c130W

Mr. Wall

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much Government aid was disbursed to developing countries in the periods 1945–46 to 1951–52 and 1952–53 to 1963–64 respectively.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

Including our aid contributions to the multilateral organisations, the figures are:

1945–46 to 1951–52 £249 million, and 1952–53 to 1963–64 £1,293 million.

Mr. Wall

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much Government aid was disbursed to developing countries in 1952–53 and in 1963–64, respectively.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

Including our aid contributions to the multilateral organisations, the figures are:

1952–53 £52 million and 1963–64 £175 million.