United Nations Relief and Works Agency

HC Deb 13 October 1969 vol 788 cc12-3W

Mr. Judd

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he is taking to assist in over-coming the financial crisis in the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.

Mr. Foley

We consider that U.N.R.W.A.'s financial problems could be solved quite easily if those states which last year voted for U.N.R.W.A.'s mandate to be extended and for increased contributions were all to make a donation to the Agency. Even a modest contribution from those countries (altogether over 100) would be enough to clear U.N.R.W.A.'s deficit for some time to come. We have a proud record as the second largest donor to the Agency, and we expect that our contribution for 1970 will be on the same generous level as this year.