asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many refugees from Ruanda are now in Uganda and Tanganyika; what provision is being made for them; and what financial assistance is being given by the Governments concerned.

According to the latest information available there are over 21,000 refugees from Ruanda Urundi in Uganda, but there may now be some increase in that figure. The Uganda Government has appointed a Director of Refugees to supervise reception arrangements which include the issue of food, the provision of accommodation and the medical care of the sick. The Uganda Branch of the Red Cross have provided considerable quantities of clothing and blankets and U.N.I.C.E.F. have made available powdered milk for the children. If the refugees intend to remain in Uganda for some time, arrangements will be made to resettle them. No firm estimate can be given of the expense incurred to date by the Uganda Government.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether Her Majesty's Government are making a contribution to the official British Honduras Hurricane Appeal Fund, which has now been set up.

Yes. Her Majesty's Government have agreed to make a grant of £10,000 to the British Honduras Hurricane Relief Fund. This is intended to be an immediate contribution towards immediate needs, to start off the Fund. A Supplementary Estimate for this sum will be presented at the earliest convenient opportunity, and in the meantime necessary funds will be issued from the Civil Contingencies Fund. When it has been possible to assess the full extent of the damage, Her Majesty's Government will consider what further assistance they can give towards the rehabilitation of the devastated Colony.