HC Deb 31 October 1979 vol 972 cc515-6W
50. Sir Bernard Braine

asked the Lord Privy Seal what progress has been made in respect of the survey of Ocean Isles (Banaba) and in identifying specific requests for development there and on Rabi Isles in Fiji.

Mr. Neil Marten

The Rabi Council of Leaders proposed changes in the composition of the appraisal team. We are seeking the agreement of the Government of Kiribati to these. No specific requests have yet reached us for assistance for development on Banaba or Rabi.