§ 23. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what reply he has received to representations to the Zambian Government regarding terrorist incursions from Zambia into Rhodesia.
§ Mr. George ThomsonAs I stated in the House on 24th October, the Zambian Government's reply is confidential. The Zambian Government have, however, stated publicly on a number of occasions that they do not encourage or assist armed incursions into Rhodesia.
§ 27. Mr. Alexander Lyonasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what were the detailed projects for which aid was promised to Zambia to compensate her for the effects of the unilateral declaration of independence by Rhodesia; what progress has been made 246W on these projects; and how much of the promised aid has been given.
§ Mr. George ThomsonOn the first part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to my predecessor's reply to the hon. Members for St. Albans (Mr. Goodhew) and Antrim, North (Mr. Henry Clark) on 16th March. We are in touch with the Zambian Government about the present state of progress on these projects. Some £9.15 million out of our promised assistance has been disbursed.—[Vol. 743, c.147.]