HC Deb 21 June 1979 vol 968 cc633-4W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Lord Privy Seal (1) what will be the British contribution to the Aid India Consortium for 1979–80; how this contribution compares with the previous Administration's plans; and if he will make a statement;

(2) what alterations he envisages in the pattern of aid to India, in the years 1979–80, 1980–81 and 1981–82; and by how much it will be reduced.

Mr. Neil Marten

Although we shall continue to provide substantial aid support for India's development programme, no decision has yet been taken on individual country aid allocations for this year and the following two years.