asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has made for the provision of aid to India during the years 1986 and 1987, respectively.

British aid is planned on a financial year basis. In 1985–86 we plan to spend £115 million of bilateral aid, provided that agreement is reached on certain projects which we have approved in principle. In addition, we expect to spend £14 million from the aid and trade provision. Figures are not available for subsequent years.