HC Deb 22 March 1976 vol 908 cc36-7W
46. Mr. Holland

asked the Minister for Overseas Development if he will list those bodies, other than committees, to which he appoints members other than civil servants; and what is the number of members serving on each body.

Mr. John Grant

There are 16 such bodies to which my right hon. Friend has nominated members. The total number so nominated is currently 91, of whom 70 are not civil servants.

Following is the information:

or in co-operation with multilateral donors; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Prentice

Our consultation with diplomatic missions overseas on the scope for undertaking poverty-focused projects in the developing countries, in particular in the rural areas, and on the problems we are likely to encounter in doing so is now nearly complete. The next stage will be a continuing one and will seek to identify, work up and implement specific projects, in agreement with the Governments of the countries concerned. It is this process which will identify manpower needs particularly in the renewable natural resources field. I am specifically reviewing our recruitment procedures and means of increasing by appropriate training the supply of people for the fulfilment of our policies.