HC Deb 23 June 1972 vol 839 c200W
Mr. Benyon

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement on British aid to Bangladesh.

Mr. Wood

We have already promised £9 million for relief in Bangladesh. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is today informing the Government of Bangladesh that we are now able to promise a further £3million. We shall be discussing with that Government how this new contribution should be spent.

We have also signed loan agreements for £4.8 million to assist economic development in Bangladesh.

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