HC Deb 31 July 1978 vol 955 cc4-5W
Mr. Tim Renton

asked the Minister of Overseas Development whether she is proposing to be more selective in future in channelling British aid funds to countries with which the United Kingdom has existing commercial ties.

Mr. Tomlinson

Decisions on the allocation of bilateral aid are made in accordance with the aid strategy described in the 1975 White Paper. This takes account of commercial factors, including both existing and potential commercial ties.