Thursday, 29 February 1968
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
I have to notify the House in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967 that The Queen has signified Her Royal Assent to the following Act: Mauritius Independence Act, 1968.
FELIXSTOWE DOCK AND RAILWAY BILL (By Order)
Second Reading deferred till Thursday next.
Queen's Recommendation having been signified—
asked the Minister of Overseas Development whether he will list the countries which will receive aid in 1968; and the amounts in each case.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what volume of private capital was invested in developing countries and multilateral agencies during 1966; what percentage change this represents from...
asked the Minister of Overseas Development when he expects to make an announcement about the British contribution to the International Development Association.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what will be the value of the British contribution to the world food programme in 1968; and how this compares with the contribution in 1967.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the number of non-graduates supported by the Government with the current British volunteer programme.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development if, when examining the effect of devaluation on overseas aid, he will give priority to the technical assistance programme.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development if he will make a statement on the aid proposed for Zambia.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development if he will make a statement on the financial talks with the Government of Mauritius.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what steps the British High Commissioner in Kenya is taking, in view of recent representations made to him, to investigate the reason- ableness of...
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what contribution his department is making to the deliberations of the United Nations Committee for Trade and Development at New Delhi.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development how many feasibility studies have been financed by his Department in 1966 and 1967; what was the cost to Her Majesty's Government; and how many British...
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what his Department is contributing in technical aid to help the civilian population in Vietnam; and what arrangements he is making to co-operate with...
asked the Minister of Overseas Development since the pensions of widows payable from the Ceylon Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Fund are payable in Ceylon rupees and they are therefore suffering...
asked the Minister of Overseas Development whether, since the Index of Retail Prices has risen by 6·2 per cent. from the last time that the pensions of members of Her Majesty's Overseas...
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the estimated value of orders placed in the United Kingdom during 1967–68 as the result of multilateral aid programmes and of untied aid...
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what will be the net cost of the British overseas aid and development programme in 1967–68 and 1968–69 as compared with the gross targets...
asked the Minister for Overseas Development if he will now stop all aid in any form to Egypt.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development if he will make a statement on his visit to the British Virgin Islands.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development which of the 70 nations voting on the Trusteeship Commission in favour of the resolution deploring the Gibraltar referendum or abstaining, receives aid...
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what assistance has been sent to Vietnam by his Department since the escalation of the fighting.
asked the Minister of Overseas Development what action he has taken to assist industry to use its unused capacity to meet overseas needs.
asked the Postmaster-General what estimate he has made of the effect of future mergers in the British computer industry upon the supply of equipment for the National Giro.
asked the Postmaster-General what percentage of fully-paid letters for addresses in London, and posted in time for the last collection in London, are delivered by first post the next working day.
asked the Postmaster-General whether he will make a further statement on the financing of local radio stations.
asked the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to coordinate the responsibilities of the Board of Trade, Ministry of Agriculture, Home Office and Treasury with regard to the tourist industry.
Earl of Dalkeith: asked the Prime Minister whether he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Secretary of State for Defence and the Minister of Labour in respect of the employment of...
asked the Prime Minister what further steps are being taken to follow up the proposals contained in the communiqu8é following his visit to Moscow for a European Security Conference; and if...
asked the Prime Minister what plans he has to visit General de Gaulle to discuss Anglo-French relations and mutual problems; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Prime Minister whether he will seek a meeting with the heads of those States which are Great Britain's main creditors since devaluation.
asked the Prime Minister what consideration he has given to Lord Alport's suggestion of a Commission of Privy Councillors analogous to the Cobbold Commission, to go to Rhodesia after the expected...
May I ask the Leader of the House, whom we welcome back, to state the business of the House for next week?
Bill to restrict, the operation of section 15 of the Wills Act, 1837, presented by Sir Barnett Janner; supported by Mr. Jack Dunnett, Sir George Sinclair, Mr. Gordon Oakes, Dame Joan Vickers, Mr....
Ordered, That this day Business other than the Business of Supply may be taken before Ten o'clock.—[Mr. Varley.]
I beg to move, That any Proceedings on or relating to any Amendments made by the Lords to the Commonwealth Immigrants Bill and the Proceedings on the motion relating to the Ayrshire Police Order...
[11TH ALLOTTED DAY],—considered.
I have selected the Amendment standing in the name of the Chancellor of the Exchequer and some of his right hon. and hon Friends.
10.25 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. McCann.]
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