HC Deb 17 July 1979 vol 970 cc496-7W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Lord Privy Seal what aid will be given to the Banaban people settled on Rabi Island; and for what projects and over what period the aid will be disbursed, and to whom.

Mr. Neil Marten

On 15 June representatives of the Banabans accepted the British Government's offer of £1 million aid for development on Rabi Island. This aid will be made available for projects to be agreed through the Fiji Government, with whom the matter will be discussed. There is no time limit on its disbursement.