§ Mr. Hayhoeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will study the work being done by the Africa Centre of 38 King Street, London, to promote good relations between peoples of Africa and the United Kingdom with a view to providing financial assistance.
§ Mr. KershawI am aware of the valuable work which is being undertaken by the Africa Centre. Her Majesty's Government propose to make available a loan of £70,000 to the Centre for up to 20 years if necessary which will be interest-free for five years. Thereafter the rate of interest would be 8½ per cent. Parliament will be asked to approve the necessary Supplementary Estimate in due course. In the meantime an advance will be sought from the Contingencies Fund.