§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much aid has been given by the British Government to the Uganda Government since 1979; what information he has relating to the use by 314W the Uganda Government of such aid; and whether any such aid has been (a) used or (b) designated to be used to help British citizens claiming (i) repossession or (ii) compensation under the Uganda Expropriated Properties Act 1972.
§ Mr. WhitneySince 1979 Her Majesty's Government has provided about £12 million of capital aid and £9 million of technical co-operation. In addition, aid has been provided through the European Community and other multilateral agencies. Retrospective terms adjustment, worth about £22 million to Uganda in total, was applied in 1981.
My right hon. Friend the Minister for Overseas Development receives regular information on the use of all aid to Uganda, both from the Government of Uganda, and from the officials working in Uganda. None of this aid has been used or designated in the manner suggested.