Mr. Waltasked the Minister of Overseas Development what British aid has been given to Ethiopia and Somalia, respectively, during each of the last 10 years.
§ Mrs. HartGross expenditure on overseas aid to Ethiopia and Somalia in the 10 years from 1967 to 1976 was as follows:
to conclude the deal for the provision of six 15,500 tons deadweight dry cargo vessels to the Indian Government.
§ Mrs. HartI cannot give a firm date, but hope that negotiations for the supply of six 16,500 deadweight vessels will be concluded within the next few weeks.
§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Minister of Overseas Development whether the finance for 495W the six 15,500 deadweight tons dry cargo vessels being supplied to India will be a grant or a loan; and, if the latter, if she will give details.
§ Mrs. HartThe vessels would be financed from our normal aid allocation for India, all of which is now provided on grant terms.
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§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Minister of Overseas Development who will be managing the six 15,500 tons deadweight dry cargo vessels being supplied by British Shipbuilders Ltd. to the Indian Government.