§ 65. Sir T. Beamishasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what report he has received of the number, condition and needs of new refugees in Jordan 17W following the occupation by Israel of all of Jordan west of the River Jordan; what is the total contribution in cash and kind made by Her Majesty's Government to assist these refugees; and what further initiatives or assistance he proposes to provide further help.
§ Mr. George ThomsonAs my noble Friend stated in another place on 19th June, Her Majesty's Government estimate that at least 100,000 refugees have crossed from West Jordan to the East Bank, of whom some 80,000 were already registered with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. We have made an additional emergency contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency of $500,000. We have also agreed to provide a grant of £500,000 for urgent rehabilitation and reconstruction in Jordan and at our request the International Red Cross have flown to Amman blankets and medical supplies from British Government stocks in Cyprus. We are discussing with the Jordanian Government what their most pressing needs are and we remain in close touch with the principal voluntary relief agencies in this country.— [Vol. 283 [Lords], c. 1162.]