Question : BRITISH AID TO INDIA

(a) whether the Government welcomes the British Government’s decision to continue its aid to India;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there has been a decision by the Government to voluntarily surrender money if Britain decides to cut aid; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRTY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)

(a) to (d) The Government of India and the Government of United Kingdom are in discussions on the future bilateral development cooperation partnership.