§ 47. Mr. Lesterasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the visit to Pakistan by the Minister for Overseas Development.
§ Mr. RaisonI visited Pakistan from 16 to 20 July. I had discussions with Pakistani Ministers and signed an agreement for a further £25 million of aid. I visited a number of our aid projects, and found that our aid programme is well balanced and effective. I also saw something of what is being done for Afghan refugees.