§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Minister of Overseas Development (1) what plans he has to assist the Sierra Leone Government in providing further hospital equipment;
(2) what plans he has to provide surgical operating equipment for the Sierra Leone Government.
§ Mr. PrenticeI have not been asked for such assistance. However, there have been discussions recently about the improvement of rural health services; also a British radiologist visited Sierra Leone to advise on radiography services. His report is with the Sierra Leone authorities.
§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Minister of Overseas Development what further plans he has to aid the completion of Brikawa College, Sierra Leone.
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§ Mr. PrenticeI assume that the hon. Member is referring to Brikama College in The Gambia. We have undertaken to meet up to £325,000 out of a total estimated cost of construction of £390,000. Owing, however, to a number of factors, the cost is likely to be substantially in excess of original estimates, and I understand that the Gambia Government are considering the position.