§ Miss Boothroydasked the Minister of Overseas Development whether, in view of the increased world price of fertilisers, she will give an additional allocation of aid to the Windward Islands for agriculture inputs.
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§ Mrs. HartHer Majesty's Government have been asked to explore the possibility of obtaining fertilisers for the Windward Islands banana industry. Despite the worldwide shortage of fertilisers I am looking into this with a view to seeing how best I can help those concerned in the Windward Islands to find a source of supply. Until a source is located I cannot say whether the Windward Islands will require or seek financial assistance.