§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the level of aid to front-line states in the light of recent developments in southern Africa.
§ Mr. Chris PattenI refer the hon. Member to the answer which my right hon. Friend the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, gave the hon. Member for Eccles (Miss Lestor) on 13 May at column250. We shall continue to maintain aid to the countries of the region at a substantial level.