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43.
Mr. Charles Smith
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what grants have so far been made to Malta from the Colonial Development and Welfare Fund; and how they have been used.
The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies
(Mr. Rees-Williams)
As the answer to the hon. Member's Question is rather long, I propose, with his permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
Following is the answer:
The following are the grants under the Colonial Development and Welfare Acts so far made to Malta.
| Grant. | Date approved. | Subject. |
| £ | ||
| 1,277 | 26.3.42 | Continuation of services of an Adviser in Animal Husbandry to 1.1.43. |
| 215 | 12.8.44 | Training of Maltese craftsman in manufacture, fitting |
| 5 | 13.6.47 | and repair of artificial limbs. |
| 2,168 | 1.3.46 | Appointment of Chief Government Medical Officer. |
| 278 | 17.8.46 | Social Science Course for officer of Department of |
| 12 | 18.3.47 | Labour and Social Welfare. |
| 224,910 | 3.7.47 | Development of Water Resources. |
| 120,000 | 13.11.47 | Royal University of Malta: Building and equipment of science laboratories and Students' Union. |
| (Grant of a maximum of £120,000 in 3 instalments. Position to be reviewed before second and third instalments are approved). 5,000 | 13.11.47 | Royal University of Malta: Purchase of books for Library. |