§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Lord Privy Seal what response Her Majesty's Government propose to make to Mr. Hammarskjoeld's appeal for contributions to the $100 millions special fund which he has established in accordance with the resolution passed by the Special Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on 20th September to enable the United Nations to assist the Congo to restore and maintain its essential public services.
§ Mr. HeathMr. Hammarskjoeld has been informed that, subject to Parliamentary approval, Her Majesty's Government will make an immediate contribution of the sterling equivalent of $3 million. 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.
Mr. Hammarskjoeld has also been informed that, on the assumption that a further examination of the requirements will show that a further contribution would be appropriate, and that other countries are doing their share, Her Majesty's Government undertake to make, in the early spring of next year, a further contribution of not less than the sterling equivalent of $2 million; again, of course, subject to Parliamentary approval.