HC Deb 23 October 1979 vol 972 cc154-5W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will give an assurance that public funds will not be used to contribute to a fund designed to assist white Rhodesia farmers; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Ian Gilmour

We have stated our readiness to help, within the limits of our resources, with technical assistance and capital aid towards a carefully prepared programme for agricultural development and land settlement in the future Zimbabwe. The details of any programme and of our contribution would be for discussion with the independent Government.

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