HC Deb 23 February 1979 vol 963 cc370-1W
Mr. Dodsworth

asked the Minister of Overseas Development (1) what consultations she has had concerning the proposed building of ships in Great Britain for Vietnam; what contacts she has had with the Vietnamese Government and if she will make a statement;

(2) what role she has played in providing aid to the Vietnamese under the aid, trade contingency provisions of the British aid budget through the building of ships in Great Britain for Vietnam; and if she will make a statement.

Mrs. Hart

The decision to provide aid to assist the Government of Vietnam to buy British cargo vessels was taken by the Government as a whole.