§ Mr. Emeryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what contribution Her Majesty's Government are making to the United Nations appeal for food for the Congo.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydI have informed the Secretary-General of the United Nations that subject to Parliamentary approval Her Majesty's Government will provide food to the value of £10,000 to help meet the immediate problem of shortages in the Congo.
Parliament will be asked in due course to vote the money by means of a Supplementary Estimate to the Foreign Office Grants and Services Vote. In the meantime an advance is being obtained from the Civil Contingencies Fund.