§ 86. Mr. Mulleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the proposed contribution of the United Kingdom to the United Nations Technical Assistance Programme for 1956; and whether consideration will be given to making a substantially larger contribution than in 1955.
§ Mr. Dodds-ParkerAs my right hon. Friend the Minister of State announced in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth, East and Christchurch (Mr. N. Nicolson) and the hon. Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, East (Mr. Blenkinsop) on 16th November, Her Majesty's Government propose, subject to Parliamentary approval, to contribute £800,000 in 1956. Careful consideration was given to the question of proposing an increase, but Her Majesty's Government regret that this is not possible in present financial circumstances.
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§ 87. Mr. Mulleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what was the final total contribution of the United Kingdom to the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund for the year 1955; and whether the 1956 contribution will be substantially larger than the £200,000 proposed for 1955.
§ Mr. Dodds-Parker£200,000 was contributed in 1955. Subject to Parliamentary approval, it is proposed to contribute the same amount in 1956. Her Majesty's Government much regret that in present financial circumstances it is not possible to propose an increase.