HC Deb 22 March 1971 vol 814 c2W
44. Mrs. Hart

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much of the aid budget for 31st March, 1970, to 31st March, 1971, has so far been spent, and how much underspending remains at this date.

Mr. Wood

At the end of February approximately £150 million of the basic programme of £212 million and nearly £13 million of the additional items estimated at £17.1 mililon had been disbursed. Disbursements are normally high in March.

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