§ Mr. Goodhartasked the Minister for Overseas Development what financial or technical assistance was given to Mauritius in 1974–75 and 1975–76; what is being given in 1976–77; and what will be given in 1977–78 if present plans are unchanged.
§ Mr. PrenticeGross disbursements of bilateral aid to Mauritius in 1974–75 and 1975–76 were as follows:
Type of aid Financial year 1974–75 Financial year 1975–76 (provisional) £ £ Grants Credit of 19,649* 15,765 Loans 1,701,600 885,400 Commonwealth Development Corporation Loans 100,000 — Technical Co-operation 374,576 360,754 Pensions 57,614 165,891 TOTAL 2,214,141 1,427,810 * Total Grants Credit 19,649 of which:
267: Disaster Relief Aid.
Credit 19,916:
Recovery of Development Aid issued to Mauritius in 1970–71 under Class II, Vote 5, Subhead. B. (Source: Appropriation Account 1974–75, pp. 10–11. Class II Vote).
During the financial years 1976–77 and 1977–78, technical Co-operation and capital aid are expected to continue at about the same level as n 1975–76.