§ Mr. Trippierasked the Lord Privy Seal what is the exact contribution of the United Kingdom to the United Nations interim force in Lebanon (UNIFIL); and what is the cost of this contribution, its expected duration and direct responsibilities.
§ Mr. HurdThe assessed contribution of the United Kingdom to UNIFIL in the period 19 June 1980 to 18 June 1981 was US $7,324,039, most of which was taken up by the cost of logistic support to the force from outside Lebanon. The mandate of UNIFIL was renewed for a further six months on 19 June. We shall continue to support the efforts of the United Nations and of the contributors to UNIFIL to carry out their mandate in South Lebanon.