HC Deb 31 October 1973 vol 863 c2W
Sir Bernard Braine

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what response he is making to the appeal by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for assistance in the transfer of populations in the South Asian sub-continent.

Mr. Wood

We have agreed to make aircraft of the Royal Air Force available for a period of two months to undertake round trips between Karachi and Dacca. A Supplementary Estimate will be presented to Parliament. Until Parliament gives its approval, recourse will be made to the Civil Contingencies Fund as necessary.