§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs why the Overseas Development Agency refused the request from the Nicaraguan Government for the provision of beans and vegetable oil to offset the effects of the recent drought in Nicaragua.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThe European Community has recently approved a request from the Nicaraguans for substantial food aid, including beans and vegetable oil. 201W The United Kingdom supported this request and will be contributing over 17 per cent. towards the cost of the allocation.