§ 81. Mr. Francis Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Overseas Development what arrangements have now been made to co-ordinate the work of voluntary organisations in the fields of overseas relief and 353W development; and what liaison there is between these organisations and his Department.
§ Mr. OramThe Voluntary Committee on Overseas Aid and Development, the establishment of which I announced in the House on the 1st June, 1965, has started work. A Secretary has been appointed and is seeking premises to replace its present temporary accommodation. An observer from the Ministry of Overseas Development attends the Committee meetings. We are in close and constant touch with the Secretary and with all the constituent voluntary bodies. We give the Committee all the help we can.