HC Deb 02 November 1954 vol 532 cc37-8W
Mr. Nield

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what sums of money have been contributed annually by the United Kingdom Government, since 1948, to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund; and if he will make a statement as to future contributions.

Mr. Turton

Annual contributions have been as follows:—

£
1948 … … … 100,000
1949 … … … nil
1950 … … … nil
1951 … … … 100,000
1952 … … … 50,000
1953 … … … 100,000
1954 … … … 200,000

Subject to Parliamentary approval, Her Majesty's Government will submit proposals for a contribution of £200,000 for 1955.