HC Deb 18 March 1969 vol 780 c57W
Mr. Judd

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 1969–70.

Mr. Prentice

Following 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 £3.73 million and a development grant of up to £1.17 million in the financial year 1969–70. This aid is being provided within the framework of the British Government's offer announced in August, 1966, of budgetary and development aid for the 3-year period beginning 1st April, 1967.