§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Minister of Overseas Development what sums were written off by way of waiver of loans granted to foreign or Commonwealth countries in the last 10 years to a convenient date.
§ Mr. PrenticeThe following information in respect of economic aid is as recorded in the Appropriation Account for each of the years concerned:
when existing ore-handling contracts there are due to expire.
§ Mr. MasonI am aware that the Clyde Port Authority has submitted a scheme to the British Steel Corporation for a deep-water iron ore terminal at Hunterston. The corporation is considering this scheme together with other possibilities for iron ore terminals in the context of its long-term planning. When I receive the corporation's proposals, they will be considered in the light of all relevant information.