HC Deb 25 January 1978 vol 942 cc667-8W
25. Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consideration his Department is giving to the reform of the United Nations so that it might become more effective in resolving global problems t and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Luard

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 7th December 1977.—[Vol. 940, c. 765–766.]

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the cost to public funds of the United Nations.

Mr. Luard

The most recent statistics relate to 1976, in which year the United Kingdom contributed £9,052,834 to the regular budget of the United Nations. In addition to this, the United Kingdom contributed £51,287,800 to United Nations funds and agencies, making a total for the calender year 1976 of £60,340,634.