§ Sir Bernard Braineasked the Lord Privy Seal what steps he plans to take before the end of the 1981–82 financial year to consult with the Government of Kiribati regarding the amount of financial assistance which that Government may require for the financial year 1982–83 and beyond.
§ Mr. Neil MartenThe present aid agreement is not due to expire until 31 December 1982. Provision is being made for consultations in mid-1982 when we will review progress up to that time and consider the need for, and level of, British aid in 1983 and beyond.
§ Sir Bernard Braineasked the Lord Privy Seal what arrangements have been made by Her Majesty's Government to provide financial support to the Government of Kiribati for the development of Banaba Island, in the light of the options set out in the Banaba Island resources survey final report published by the Overseas Development Administration in April 1981.
§ Mr. Neil MartenFinancial assistance for any development programme on Banaba will be considered under the aid programme for Kiribati. Provision for such consideration is made in paragraph 3(b) of the financial settlement agreed with Kiribati on independence.