HC Deb 04 April 1968 vol 762 c127W
33. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Overseas Development, how many experts in the development of co-operatives have been provided at the request of countries in South America in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Oram

One co-operative marketing adviser has been serving in Bolivia since 1964 and his contract has recently been extended for a further three years.

The Ministry's adviser on co-operatives has recently visited countries in Central America to discuss assistance for cooperative development with the Governments concerned. As a result of his visit, the Government of Honduras have asked for advice on the reorganisation of bus co-operatives, and I anticipate receiving further requests from the countries visited.