§ Mr. R. Carrasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what functions in connection with aid for the developing countries have been transferred from his Department to the Ministry of Overseas Development; and what reductions have been made in the establishment of his Department as the result of such transfer.
§ Mr. George ThomsonResponsibility for the following questions has been transferred from the Foreign Office to the Ministry of Overseas Development
Financial aid to foreign countries, including the distribution, terms, conditions and management of capital aid;The co-ordination of British policy in respect of the aid and development work of the United Nations 2.nd its Specialised Agencies;The world food programme.
In carrying out these functions, the Ministry of Overseas Development works in close consultation with my Department and in harmony with its policies.
As a result of this transfer, the establishment of the Foreign Office has been reduced by seven.