HC Deb 07 November 1973 vol 863 c161W
22. Mr. Barnes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make proposals within the EEC for the setting up of an international disaster relief organisation.

Lord Balniel

The United Nations Disaster Relief Organisation was established in 1972 to improve and coordinate the international response to natural disasters. I do not believe any useful purpose would be served by setting up another international organisation which would merely duplicate its work.