HC Deb 19 February 1971 vol 811 c581W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs upon what criteria Her Majesty's Government decides whether or not to offer assistance in the relief of disasters in Commonwealth, allied and other foreign countries.

Mr. Kershaw

Her Majesty's Government's decisions are based on considerations of humanity, the requirements of the situation, the requests of the responsible Government and the assistance being offered by other countries.