HC Deb 19 February 1970 vol 796 c160W
21. Mr. Brian Harrison

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what attention is given by her Department to the ecological and environmental side-effects of major development schemes, such as the Kariba Dam, supported by Great Britain.

Mrs. Hart

All major projects for which development assistance is provided by the Ministry receive a thorough appraisal, including in appropriate cases consideration of ecological and environmental side-effects.