§ Mr. Cordleasked the Minister of Overseas Development what medical aid he will give to Ghana, over and above the drugs he has already provided in recent weeks.
§ Mr. GreenwoodThe gift of drugs to which the hon. Member refers was made in order to give immediate help at a time when Ghana was experiencing acute difficulties in providing sufficient foreign exchange for the purchase of current supplies. It is hoped that these acute difficulties will not recur, and that Ghana will be able to import her essential requirements on normal commercial terms.
My Department is currently providing technical assistance to Ghana's medical services. This includes annual visits by an Adviser on Medical Research, the services of three nursing tutors, gifts of books and equipment, and medical and nursing training for 19 Ghanaians in the United Kingdom. A contribution is also being made towards the salary of a Senior Lecturer at the Accra Medical School. A number of requests for similar types of assistance are being considered by my Department.