§ 41. Mr. BowisTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many development projects are currently funded by the United Kingdom in the black townships and camps of South Africa; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have provided assistance so far this financial year to more than 260 community development projects in deprived urban and rural areas throughout South Africa. This is part of a substantial and growing programme of support for black South Africans. Total expenditure in 1990–91, including our share of the cost of European Community assistance, will come to about £12 million.