§ 43. Mr. W. Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the amount of Great Britain's contribution to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation; and what official proposals for the increase of that contribution have been put forward by the United States of America.
§ Mr. R. AllanThe estimated United Kingdom contribution to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation budgets for 1959–60 is £2,120,000. No proposals for its increase have been put forward by the United States.
§ Mr. GriffithsIs it not a fact that President Eisenhower has said that the allies of the United States in N.A.T.O. will have to make a greater contribution in the future? Can the hon. Member give an assurance that when that request is received there will be no further increase in the United Kingdom contribution, at least until there has been a Summit Conference?
§ Mr. AllanAs my right hon. Friend made clear in the debate on the Address, we regard this matter as of first importance and are ready to discuss it. But it is a matter for discussion when the Ministers meet towards the end of next month.