§ Mr. Spearingasked the Minister of Overseas Development what specific studies or projects have been undertaken by the rural development unit in her Department; and what progress it has made in respect of surveys for likely projects.
§ Mrs. HartThe rural development department has issued guidelines on social development, employment creation, rural development management structures, area development, and population activities and has serviced studies of414W appropriate technology and urban poverty. Specific projects are identified and undertaken under the supervision of the geographical departments and the Development Divisions. Since June 1975, 53 major projects in the field of rural development have been initiated.