§ Mr. Tilneyasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what help Her Majesty's Government are giving to the Government of Pakistan to mitigate the recent cyclone disaster in East Pakistan.
§ Mr. BottomleyThe full seriousness of this disaster only became evident on Staurday, the 15th. I have reviewed the reports from our High Commissioner in Pakistan and I am authorising him today to offer the Pakistan Government aid worth £7,500 in whatever form they wish. Further aid will be considered should later reports warrant this. I have also informed the voluntary agencies, who are cooperating fully with their opposite num-192W bers. I am sure the whole House would wish me to convey an expression of sympathy in this sad disaster.