§ 34. Sir Bernard Braineasked the Minister for Overseas Development what progress has been made in regard to a British offer of financial aid to the Maldivian Government provided a substantial proportion is used for projects in Addu Atoll.
§ Mrs. HartOur aid offer was not made in those terms. I am still considering our future programme in the light of recent discussions between British aid officials and the Maldivian Government, but we have indicated that we would be prepared to take special account of the prospects for the development of employment opportunities in and around Addu Atoll.