§ LORD BROCKWAYasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the amount received annually in the repayment of debts by developing countries; what is the value annually of the purchase of goods in Britain by these countries in return for aid; and what is the amount received from these countries in profits, dividends and interest by British companies and individuals arising from investment.
§ LORD SHEPHERDAverage figures for the calendar years 1966 to 1969 were as follows:—
Repayments £ 31 million Fully tied bilateral financial aid £ 56 million Remittances of earnings on direct investments (excluding oil) £ 75 million (for 1966–68 only).