§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the total provision for funding of overseas development programmes in the current financial year; what are the major areas of emphasis in the current year's programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceThe gross aid programme announced for 1983–84 was £1,130 million: this figure is, however, subject to the reductions in public expenditure announced by my right hon. Friend on 7 July. The main areas of emphasis are indicated in the public expenditure White Paper, Cmnd. 8789–II.