HC Deb 25 June 1963 vol 679 c131W
Sir A. Hurd

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will give details of the contributions which the United Kingdom is making to the world food programme of the Food and Agriculture Organisation.

Mr. Heath

Her Majesty's Government have pledged a contribution of 5 million dollars over the three years of the programme, half in the form of cash for shipping services and half in commodities. At the request of the Executive Director of the programme, we have agreed to supply barley in fulfilment of the commodity part of our pledge, and an official of the World Food Programme is expected to visit the United Kingdom in August to discuss the details.