§ 7. Mr. Ennalsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what other nations have made voluntary contributions 1031 to the United Nations funds following the example set by the United Kingdom Government.
§ Mr. George ThomsonThe following is the list of nations, other than the United Kingdom, who have so far made voluntary contributions: Canada, $4 million; Sweden, $2 million; Denmark, $1 million; Norway, $700,000; and Iceland, $80,000. This make a total, including our own contribution of 17.78 million dollars.
§ Mr. EnnalsWhile thanking the Minister for his reply, may I ask him whether he is aware how much we on this side of the House have appreciated this initiative? Has he any information whether there is to be a like response from the larger Powers, particularly the Soviet Union and the United States?
§ Mr. ThomsonI think that the initiative itself fulfilled its purpose of creating a better climate of opinion for tackling some of these problems. We are hopeful that other countries will follow with voluntary contributions of their own.
§ Lady TweedsmuirCan the hon. Gentleman say what is the total deficit of those countries which are more than two years in arrears with their contributions?
§ Mr. ThomsonNot without notice, Sir.