§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the meeting of the Inter-Governmental Group on Indonesia held at The Hague on 4 and 5 June.
§ Mr. RaisonThe delegations reviewed the performance of the Indonesian economy in the difficult circumstances of 1983 and agreed in congratulating the Government on the results of its adjustment measures. The Indonesian delegation introduced the new five-year development plan for 1984–89; and its broad objectives of equity, economic growth and stability were endorsed by the group. It was recognised that Indonesia's development efforts would continue to require considerable external assistance. The British delegation promised continuing 231W technical co-operation to the value of £12.5 million over the next three years, in addition to various other forms of aid. The total of the pledges of official assistance by the members of the group exceeded the World Bank's recommendation of US$2.4 billion.