HC Deb 13 July 1964 vol 698 cc164-5W
63. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what was the total cost of the United Nations operations in the Congo; and how much of it was borne by the United Kingdom.

Mr. R. A. Butler

According to a report by the United Nations Secretary-General, dated 29th June, the total cost of the United Nations military operation and civilian operations in the Congo up to 30th June, 1964, was estimated to be about £155 million. A copy of this report is available in the Library. As I told the House on 6th July, the total financial assistance given by the United Kingdom to United Nations operations in the Congo amounts to about £9.6 million.

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