§ 154. Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the anticipated annual gross cost to public funds of the bi-monthly journal, "Overseas Development".
§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the estimated annual cost of the production of the official publication, "Overseas Development".
§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Overseas Development if the columns of his information department's publication, "Overseas Development", will be available to those academics, businessmen and politicians who believe Government-to-Government aid is a misdirected attempt to develop the resources of poorer countries.
§ Mr. OramThe primary purpose of the publication is to provide information, particularly to people working overseas, about British help in the development of overseas countries. This, as the editorial in the first issue makes clear, includes not only official aid, but also 331W the contribution of private enterprise and voluntary organisations. As the editorial also makes clear, we hope that "Overseas Development" will not only spread knowledge, but will also promote discussion of the issues and the exchange of ideas. I am sure that the Editor will welcome anything which usefully contributes to these purposes.