§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Minister of Overseas Development what aid is being given to Rhodesia.
§ Mr. PrenticeNo aid is provided to Rhodesia as such. However, considerable efforts have been and are being made by Her Majesty's Government to supplement the inadequate educational opportunities offered by the illegal régime to those Rhodesian Africans who are qualified for post O-level education. In the United Kingdom this effort will, it is now estimated, cost £1.7 million in the financial year 1975–76. In the Commonwealth outside Rhodesia £65,000 has been made available to finance training of Rhodesian Africans. A further £52,000 is being provided to ensure that no Rhodesian African who obtains a place in the University of Rhodesia is prevented by lack of funds from using his place. In addition, a small sum is being made available to mission schools inside Rhodesia to provide essential teaching equipment.