Q16. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Prime Minister what progress he has made in bringing into effect his plan to provide relief to African nations affected by drought.
§ The Prime MinisterWe are already co-operating fully with the World Food Programme which is providing relief to Bechuanaland where the immediate need is greatest; we are in urgent consultation with Basutoland about the means by which their needs can best be met; and we are conducting detailed studies of the potential need and means of relief for 127W other territories in Southern Africa, both with the administrations concerned and with other interested Governments.