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Botswana (Rhodesian Refugees)

Volume 927: debated on Wednesday 9 March 1977

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asked the Minister of Overseas Development what aid has been provided for Rhodesian refugees in Botswana.

I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply which I gave on 25th February to a Question by the hon. Member for Epping Forest (Mr. BiggsDavison).—[Vol. 926, c. 722.] I understand that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has now made funds available for helping refugees in Botswana, including those from Rhodesia. We expect a further report shortly from Mr. Farah, Assistant General Secretary of the United Nations, who has lately led a Mission to Botswana.