HC Deb 22 February 1966 vol 725 c48W
Mr. Maxwell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total value of British investment in Africa; and what is this expressed as a percentage of total British overseas investment.

Mr. Callaghan

Comprehensive figures are not available but the value of United Kingdom private direct investment (including oil) and portfolio investment in Africa at the end of 1964 is roughly estimated to have been in the range £1,400–£ 1,500 million, which is about 15 per cent. of the value of the corresponding investment in all overseas countries.