§ 33. Mr. Hooleyasked the Minister of Overseas Development what steps have been taken by her Department to inform the general public about the development problems of the Third world.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe Department has a continuing programme of official publications and publicity material. Since January 1977 financial asistance has been given to non-profit-making organisations which are working to increase public awareness of these problems. Commitments to date total £412,000. My right hon. Friend the Minister for Overseas Development is at present considering a report by her Advisory Committee on Development Education on possible future activities in this field.