§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the amount of United Kingdom aid per capita spent in East Pakistan and West Pakistan, respectively, during the period since independence.
§ Mr. WoodFrom the financial year 1951–52, when Britain first provided aid to Pakistan, until 1969–70, the total disbursements of British aid to Pakistan were £104 million. It is not possible to provide separate per capita figures for British aid to East Pakistan and West Pakistan as aid has been provided to the Central Government.
§ Mr. Wilkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further steps he is now taking in concert with other nations to provide special aid for Pakistan.
§ Mr. WoodAt a recent meeting of aid donors, the British delegation and others expressed their willingness to participate in an international programme of relief in East Pakistan. The Pakistan Government has not yet asked for any relief aid, but I understand that it has the matter under consideration.