§ 87. Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what sums have been paid to date from the know-how funds to political movements in Poland and Hungary.
§ Mrs. ChalkerNo sums from the know-how funds have been paid directly to political movements in Poland and Hungary, but funds are being used to finance political projects, broadly defined. We are supporting seminars for Polish Members of Parliament training in media techniques, and training directly relevant to the local government elections to be held in Poland this year.
By the end of the financial year, we expect to have spent a total of £150,000 on such projects.