§ 49. Mr. Welshasked the Lord Privy Seal if Her Majesty's Government will make a donation to the special appeal from Oxfam and Church groups, sponsored by Lord Hunt, for extra help for the poor people of Latin America.
§ Mr. Neil MartenTelevision appeals are aimed at raising donations from the general public; requests for Government assistance are required direct, in some detail, and in writing. No such proposals have been received. In the present financial year, we are contributing £222,500 to aid refugees in Central America.