§ 25. Mr. Moyleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is now in a position to announce the United Kingdom's contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the Agency's next financial year.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsYes, Sir. Our contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the calendar year 1968 should be £1,875,000, an increase over our regular contribution for 1967 of just under £268,000.
§ Mr. MoyleIs my hon. Friend aware that he is to be congratulated on improving the grant which is being made, and grossing it up to take care of devaluation? Could he say whether any suggestions have been made to the Arab Governments that adequate weatherproof camps should be established on the uplands away from the flashpoint of the Jordan Valley?
§ Mr. RobertsI appreciate what my hon. Friend has said. I think the whole House will agree that in view of the great suffering and distress among the refugees both old and new in these areas, it was right to increase this contribution. On his second point, I would say that it and similar points have been put to the Commission, and I will see that what he has said is specifically drawn to its attention.