§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the projects that have been approved for Overseas Development Administration assistance in South Africa by name, executive organisation, value and duration.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe information requested by the hon. Member could only be provided at disproportionate cost. Our aid programme for South Africans began in 1979, aimed at enabling the non-white community to take its rightful place in the economy and government of the country. The programme has involved numerous small projects implemented mainly through local community groups, non-governmental organisations and some universities.
This year we expect to spend about £15 million bilaterally on a wide range of activities in support of the transition to a multi-racial democratic society including the training of crowd control marshals, peace monitors and provision of election observers. In addition our share of the EC aid programme to South Africa is around £11 million.
I have placed copies of our information notes, "British Aid to South Africa" and "British Aid for the Elections", in the Libraries of both Houses.