HC Deb 06 August 1975 vol 897 cc221-2W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister for Overseas Development whether he has yet reached a decision concerning the British contribution towards the cost of the three medical teams which the International Red Cross are sending to Angola.

Mr. Prentice

I have decided that we should contribute £25,000. This, together with the contributions of other Governments

PERCENTAGE CHANGES FROM A YEAR EARLIER
June 1971 June 1972 June 1973 June 1974 June 1975
Food Index +11.9 +6.8 +14.8 +18.1 +28.3
All-items Index +10.3 +6.1 +9.3 +16.5 +26.1

who have already responded, will, I hope, enable practical measures to be undertaken by the International Red Cross to alleviate the suffering of some of those caught up in this distressing situation. A Supplementary Estimate to cover the British contribution will be put forward in due course, but meanwhile I am arranging provision from the Contingencies Fund.