HC Deb 04 December 1969 vol 792 cc350-1W
84. Mr. Hugh Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will list Great Britain's residual responsibilities in ex-British colonies in Africa.

Mr. Foley

We have a special obligation to help newly independent commonwealth countries and do so in a wide range of fields. These are not defined in any treaty or contract and are of course limited by the extent of our resources and subject to the assistance being welcomed by the commonwealth countries concerned.

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