HC Deb 03 February 1986 vol 91 c1W
63. Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many requests the land resources development centre received for project assistance during 1985; and how many had to be declined due to non-availability of staff.

Mr. Raison

The centre received 39 requests for project assistance during 1985, including requests for extensions of existing projects. Thirty-six of these were accepted. Three had to be declined because suitable staff were already committed.