41. Earl of Dalkeithasked the Minister of Overseas Development whether the programme for overseas aid announced on 27th November includes relief for Africans in Rhodesia suffering from the effects of sanctions.
§ Mrs. HartNo. Our desire to help the population in Rhodesia is frustrated by the existence of the illegal régime. We have said many times that on restoration of legal government in Rhodesia we would be prepared to resume aid to her.