§ Mr. Rhodes Jamesasked the Lord Privy Seal if the Government will contribute to the national appeal for Dominica; and, if not, whether any additional aid is being given to Dominica following Hurricane David.
§ Mr. HurdHer Majesty's Government fully support the aims of the appeal, but official aid to Dominica will continue to be administered separately. Disaster relief immediately following the hurricane totalled about £150,000 including the help given by HMS "Fife". A grant of £1 million is being provided for rehabilitation projects in addition to the £10 million development aid agreed when Dominica became independent. £100,000 has already been approved for banana rehabilitation and a 13-man team from the Royal Engineers is now in Dominica 727W to help improve water supplies and to identify other projects. Special financial assistance of about £175,000 due early next year has also been advanced.