HC Deb 14 November 1977 vol 939 cc6-7W
51. Mr. Forman

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what steps she is taking to increase public awareness and understanding of the need to do everything possible to assist the economic development of the developing countries.

Mr. Tomlinson

In addition to official information activities, we are now providing funds to support non-Government organisations engaged in development education. Grants authorised so far this year exceed £400,000. I shall shortly be considering the first report of the Advisory Committee on Development Education.