§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when Her Majesty's Government expect to achieve the 0.7 per cent. gross national product target set by the United Nations for overseas aid.
§ Mr. RaisonThe Government accept the 0.7 per cent. target in principle, but, like previous Administrations, have set no timetable for achieving it. Progress must depend upon developments in the economy and other claims on resources.