§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Minister of Overseas Development what plans she has to co-operate with other EEC countries to enable co-ordination of aid projects in Zambia.
§ Mrs. HartMy Department is keeping closely in touch with the Commission of the European Communities about possible aid to the transport sector.
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§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Minister of Overseas Development whether she is satisfied with the level of United Kingdom aid to Zambia; and what plans she has to increase it.
§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Minister of Overseas Development how many United Kingdom-based staff are involved in United Kingdom aid projects in Zambia.
§ Mrs. HartOur manpower assistance to Zambia is not related specifically to aid projects. During 1978, six wholly financed and 1,101 partly financed personnel were serving in Zambia under our technical co-operation programme.
§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Minister of Overseas Development if she will list those United Kingdom aid schemes now in operation in Zambia; what is the total
Per cent. 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 Capital aid … … 18.1 10.1 9.4 7.4 12.4 Technical co-operation … … 12.6 14.4 13.1 14.1 14.2
§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Minister of Overseas Development if she will specify the terms and conditions of United Kingdom grant-in-aid and loans to Zambia in each of the past five years.
§ Mrs. HartThe 1976 grant of £5 million and the 1978 loans totalling £29.26 million are subject to the normal rules tying expenditure to United Kingdom goods and services. The loans are repayable over 25 years at 2 per cent. interest, with a seven year grace period before the first payment is due.