HC Deb 13 June 1989 vol 154 c357W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which non-governmental organisations have received grants-in-aid in regard to their work done to explain arms control and defence issues; how much funding each from his Department such nongovernmental organisation received in 1987–88 and 1988–89; and if he will make a statement on the reasons for allocating departmental funds to these organisations.

Mr. Eggar

In 1987–88 and 1988–89 the following organisations received grants-in-aid from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office specifically in regard to their work done to explain arms control and defence issues:

1987–88 1988–89
£ £
(i) British Atlantic Committee 57,500 59,000
(ii) Peace Through NATO 110,000 113,000
(iii) The Atlantic Treaty Association Nil 2,000
(iv) North Atlantic Assembly 271,000 432,569

The grants are paid to the above organisations to assist their work of fostering a greater public understanding of defence and arms control issues.