§ 47. Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs by what percentage he proposes to increase aid to Ethiopia in 1983–84 compared with 1982–83.
§ Mr. RaisonI recently announced measures to provide famine relief on a substantial scale and I will keep this under review. I have no plans at present to institute a regular development aid programme.
§ 54. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what bilateral aid Her Majesty's Government are giving to the Government of Ethiopia, with particular reference to the drought affected areas of Eritrea.
§ Mr. RaisonWe do not at present give bilateral development aid to Ethiopia, but we are providing substantial relief aid through various channels to areas, including Eritrea, suffering from drought and famine. I cannot quantify the assistance reaching Eritrea.