52 and 53. Mr. William Handingasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs (1) what aid is being granted to Zambia in the current year to offset the effects on Zambia of sanctions imposed on the illegal régime in Rhodesia;
(2) what further representations have been received from Zambia on the need for financial and material aid in providing alternative outlets by road for Zambia's import and export trade.
§ Mr. BowdenSince December, 1965, assistance to Zambia for the development and utilisation of alternative supply routes has amounted to some £3.8 million. In addition British civil and R.A.F. oil airlifts were mounted at a total cost of some £6 million.
As I stated on 1st November, Her Majesty's Government have offered the Zambian Government further assistance up to a total of £13.85 million for expenditure up to 30th June, 1967.