HC Deb 19 July 1972 vol 841 cc139-40W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the provision of transport planes for relief action in the Southern Sudan is contemplated by Her Majesty's Government, in view of the appeal for such assistance by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Mr. Wood

I have considered the appeal but, mainly because of the high cost of suitable aircraft, I am sure that our grant would be better spent on other kinds of transport like Land Rovers and lorries.

Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further plans he has for financial assistance to the Sudanese Government for relief action in the Southern Sudan.

Mr. Wood

I have nothing to add to the Answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Cheltenham (Mr. Dodds-Parker) on 15th May.—[Vol. 837, c. 2.]