Introductory text

OVERSEAS AID

Laid before the House of Commons in draft

Made 23rd January 1978

Coming into Operation 8th November 1978

Whereas it is provided in section 1(5) of the Overseas Aid Act 1968 that if Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom becomes bound by arrangements for the making of additional payments to the International Development Association, the Minister of Overseas Development may with the approval of the Treasury by order made by Statutory Instrument provide for the payment out of moneys provided by Parliament of any sums required by him for any of the purposes specified in that subsection:

Now, therefore, the Minister of Overseas Development in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 1 of the Overseas Aid Act 1968 and with the approval of the Treasury, hereby makes the following Order: