Nicaragua

Mr. Ground
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has anything to add to the answer from the Minister of State, the hon. Member for Wallasey (Mrs. Chalker) of 10 February, Official Report, column 172, regarding the award of aid to Nicaragua; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chris Patten
I regret that the reply by my hon. Friend was incorrect in respect of the aid provided by the European Community to Nicaragua. The figures should read: ------
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