HC Deb 23 June 1966 vol 730 cc144-5W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Minister of Overseas Development if he will take steps to give financial aid to Ghana in view of the difficulties currently being experienced by the Ghana Government.

Mr. Oram

We are already giving Ghana substantial help. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations described on 14th June the international consultations which are taking place on Ghana's debts and in which Britain is playing a sympathetic and leading part. My right hon. Friend also recalled the recent announcement of the release of about £3.4 million being the undrawn balance of an existing development loan. Our relatively large technical assistance programme is also being expanded.