§ Mr. R. Carrasked the Minister of Overseas Development to what extent a Government loan to a developing country places a greater burden on the United Kingdom balance of payments than the same amount of private investment.
§ Mrs. CastleBoth Government loans and private investment vary very greatly in the effect which they may have on the balance of payments, according to the terms and purposes of the loan and the type of investment. At the same time both may give significant help to exports.