Aid Programmes

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Overseas Development – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 February 1991.

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Photo of Ian Taylor Ian Taylor , Esher 12:00, 4 February 1991

Is my right hon. Friend aware of the contents of the International Monetary Fund report on the Soviet Union which indicates that, with the failure of perestroika and the failure of the Soviets to introduce proper market mechanisms, giving aid to the Soviet Union is almost like throwing money into the Volga? Does she realise that this report has principles in common with our aid programme elsewhere in the world, including Africa? Is it being studied carefully?