HC Deb 19 January 1970 vol 794 c19W
75. Mr. Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement about the provision of relief supplies by helicopter or otherwise to Biafra.

Mr. Luard

The circumstances in Nigeria have changed since the end of the fighting and substantial relief supplies are now being delivered to the areas of the former enclave by road, which we have throughout regarded as the most satisfactory way. Beyond that I would ask the hon. Member to await my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's statement after Questions.

80. Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of Slate for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on the Government's efforts to aid Biafran refugees.

Mr. Luard

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement to be made in the House by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister this afternoon.

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