§ Sir Russell JohnstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what was the total value of the United Kingdom overseas development assistance in 1979–80, and in 1988–89 at constant 1979 prices.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThe United Kingdom net aid programme in 1979–80 was £798 million. The equivalent figure for 1987–88, at 1979–80 prices, was £700 million. The figure for 1988–89 is not yet available.