United Nations Environment Programme

HC Deb 21 February 1990 vol 167 cc750-1W

30. Mr. Lester

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what level of funds the Government provide for the United Nations environment programme; and what are the comparable levels from other countries.

Mr. Trippier

In 1989 the Government contributed £3 million ($4,705,500) to the United Nations environment programme. This was the third largest contribution, with only the United States and Japan donating more. Contributions from other countries in 1989 were as follows (where over $100,000):—

	($000)
Australia	273
Canada	940
China	129
Denmark	487
Finland	1,292
France	1,077
FRG	2,565
GDR	211
Italy	664
Japan	5,000
Kuwait	200
Netherlands	791
Norway	1,338
South Arabia	250
Spain	505
Sweden	2,591
Switzerland	900
USSR	4,224
United States of America	9,500