HC Deb 31 January 1979 vol 961 cc461-2W
Mr. Clemitson

asked the Minister of Overseas Development how much aid was designated for India in each of the past five years; and what was the amount actually taken up in each of these years.

Mrs. Hart

Figures, as published in the Appropriation accounts for the past five financial years, are as follows:

£ million
Total estimated provision Actual expenditure
1973–74 85.494 77.229
1974–75 62.582 60.509
1975–76 83.695 79.245
1976–77 99.510 95.710
1977–78 120.511 103.039

These figures do not include technical co-operation.