asked the Minister of Overseas Development what financial inducements she is offering to British doctors to go abroad; and what purpose this offer serves.

It is part of the Government's policy of technical assistance for developing countries to contribute to the emoluments of British doctors and other professional people willing to take up appointments overseas. This help is offered in various ways including the Overseas Service Aid Scheme, regional programmes of technical assistance and by way of a scheme for additional training for young doctors prepared to serve overseas. In addition the salaries of some medical men serving in overseas universities are supplemented.