HC Deb 25 March 1936 vol 310 cc1207-8
1. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what was the British Government's contribution to the general expenses of the League of Nations for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; and will he give comparable figures for the previous 12 months?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Eden)

As the answer involves a tabular statement, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. DAY

Is the contribution of the British Government higher than it would have been had not so many other nations defaulted in their contributions?

Mr. EDEN

That is another question.

Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

Will the figures include the present cost of sanctions?

Mr. EDEN

No, Sir.

Following is the statement:

— Year ended December 31st, 1934. Year ended December 31st, 1935.
Gold Frances. Gold Francs.
Charged to the Vote for the League of Nations. 2,258,429.95 2,198,172.35
Charged to the Ministry of Labour Vote (in respect of the International Labour Organisation). 936,949.65 982,764.60
3,195,379.60 3,180,936.95
=£207,215 =£212,118