§ Sir R. Russellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth 200W Affairs (1) why a sum of £60 million has been provided for unallocated loans in Class II, Subhead 5K, of the Supply Estimates in 1973–74 compared with nil in 1972–73;
(2) why the sum for unallocated grants in Class II, subhead 5L, of the Supply Estimates has been increased from £4,304,000 in 1972–73 to £20 million in 1973–74.
§ Mr. WoodThe figures my hon. Friend has in mind are drawn from different stages in the relevant financial years. A comparison of the position at the time of the main Estimates would show £45 million for unallocated loans in 1972–73 and £60 million in 1973–74; and, for unallocated grants, £16 million in 1972–73 and £20 million in 1973–74. These figures reflect an increasing aid programme.