HC Deb 26 February 1975 vol 887 cc190-1W
Mr. Whitehead

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what the estimated United Kingdom contribution will be in overseas aid to the fertiliser stockpile for the developing countries during 1975.

Mrs. Hart

We have given 25,000 tons of fertiliser through the FAO International Fertiliser Supply Scheme at a cost to the aid programme of approximately £3.17 million. We have also recently provided 10,000 tons for Bangladesh as direct, bilateral aid. I am at present considering with my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Industry and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, as well as with the United Kingdom Fertiliser Manufacturers' Association, what more we can do this year.