HC Deb 30 June 1948 vol 452 c207W
61. Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information as to the numbers of children in Europe requiring aid from the U.N.A.C.; and what further proposals he is putting forward for collecting the necessary funds required to meet these needs.

Mr. Bevin

No, I have no accurate information on this point. Statistics of children in need are furnished by countries desiring help to the Programme Committee of the International Children's Emergency Fund which, in common with National Relief Societies in Europe, will receive and administer the proceeds of the United Nations Appeal for Children. I have already dealt with His Majesty's Government's attitude towards a further appeal in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Luton (Mr. Warbey).

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