§ Mr. Rawlinsonasked the Lord Privy Seal what allowances are paid to Ministers and delegates who are Members of Parliament and who attend as representatives of the United Kingdom at the United Nations; and whether he is satisfied that such allowances are sufficient and suitable in such circumstances for 60W the proper exercise of United Kingdom representatives' duties in New York.
§ Mr. HeathMinisters, Members of Parliament and senior officials who serve as delegates at the General Assembly of the United Nations have the cost of their hotel suites (including service charges) met from public funds and receive in addition a subsistence allowance of 13 dollars a day. They may also recover their necessary expenditure on entertainment from special funds which are available for this purpose.
I understand that Her Majesty's Treasury Representative in Washington who assesses the subsistence allowances has discretion to vary them in special circumstances. If my hon. and learned Friend has specific criticisms I shall be happy to have them looked into.