HC Deb 06 February 1967 vol 740 cc233-4W
Dr. Ernest A. Davies

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what budgetary and development aid will be made available to Botswana by Her Majesty's Government in the financial year 1967–68.

Mr. Bottomley

Following recent financial talks in London, the British Government have agreed, subject to the approval of Parliament, to make available to the Government of Botswana a budgetary grant of up to £3.1 million and a development grant of £1.4 million in the financial year 1967–68. This aid is being provided within the framework of the British Government's offer, announced last August, of up to £13 million budgetary and development aid in the three years beginning 1st April, 1967.