HC Deb 21 January 1969 vol 776 cc73-4W
44. Sir W. Teeling

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the total cost to United Kingdom public funds of the Common wealth Conference and how far individual countries contributed; and what steps were taken by Her Majesty's Government to enable Members of Parliament other than members of the Government party to meet Ministers and others from the Commonwealth.

Mr. Whitlock

Full details are not yet available but it is expected that the total cost to United Kingdom public funds will be about £81,000. Of this £79,000 represents expenditure normally falling upon the host Government. The remainder is Britain's share of the extra cost to the Commonwealth Secretariat attributable to the Meeting. This is met by all Commonwealth countries in agreed proportions.

Members of Parliament of all parties were invited to Government functions during the Meeting.