§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Lord Privy Seal how much overseas development aid expenditure is now planned for 1981–82, following the most recent expenditure cuts; and 182W how this compares, at 1980 survey prices, with the expenditure planned for 1982 in the January 1979 public expenditure White Paper.
§ Mr. Neil MartenThe reduction in overseas aid in 1981–82 will be about £12 million in 1980 survey prices as against the March White Paper, Cmnd 7841. The revised figure for 1981–82 will be published in the next public expenditure White Paper, when comparisons can be made with previously announced plans.