HC Deb 25 October 1954 vol 531 cc220-1W
62. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will increase this country's contribution to the United Nations expanded Technical Assistance Programme from £650,000 to £1 million per annum; and if he will promise to maintain this latter payment for at least three years so that plans presently suspended or postponed for lack of money may be started.

65. Mr. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs by what amount Her Majesty's Government intends to increase its grant to the United Nations Technical Assistance Programme.

Mr. Turton

The size of the United Kingdom contribution to the Technical Assistance Programme for 1955 is still under consideration, but the House will be informed as soon as possible of the amount Her Majesty's Government propose to pledge.

As regards the suggestion that a pledge should be given to cover three years, I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given on 7th December and 22nd March last to the right hon. Member for Derby. South (Mr. Noel-Baker).