§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what has been the cost to United Kingdom public funds of support to Asia in respect of the recent economic problems; [26382]
(2) if he will list the total cost to UK public funds of financial aid to the Far East arising from economic instability. [27061]
§ Mrs. Liddell[holding answer 30 January 1998]: To date, there has been no direct cost to the Exchequer of support to Asia in respect of the recent financial difficulties. The UK contribution to the financial assistance provided to several Asian countries has been through loans from the international financial institutions.