§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the total cost, including transport, of the 10 new bridges he is supplying to the Congo.
§ Mr. PrenticeWhat is being supplied to the Congo (Kinshasa) is surplus Bailey bridging material for use in the reconstruction by the Congolese Government of ten bridges to restore communications and assist economic development in the productive Kisangani area. The estimated cost to the British Government of the materials, including transport, is £43,000, and a small sum will also be spent on technical assistance to help with the work on site.