HC Deb 22 November 1978 vol 958 c605W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the amount of Government aid to India and the percentage tied to the purchase of British goods and services, excluding ships.

Mrs. Hart

In the calendar year 1977 —the latest 12-month period for which figures are available—£79.845 million was spent, 84.2 per cent. of which was spent on British goods and services. There was no expenditure on ships in 1977.