§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made by the United Kingdom Government to that of the USA concerning payment of dues to the United Nations. [702]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorWe firmly believe that all UN member states, including the US, must pay their UN dues promptly, in full and without conditions. We take every opportunity to urge the US to pay its UN dues, including its arrears, in accordance with its legal obligation to do so. The EU proposals for UN financial reform include penalties for member states that fail to pay their dues.