HC Deb 16 March 1979 vol 964 cc348-9W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what proportion of current United Kingdom firm forward aid commitments involves firm orders placed with British suppliers of goods or services.

Mrs. Hart

Commitments involving firm orders placed with British suppliers through the Crown Agents totalled just over £60 million at the end of 1978. I regret that the more detailed information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Onslow

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what proportion of current United Kingdom firm forward aid commitments involves nationalised industries in which there is an element of public ownership.

Mrs. Hart

No records are kept in this form. I regret that the information could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

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