§ Mr. Formanasked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the latest estimate of the call on public funds year by year of the United Kingdom equity contribution to the proposed UNCTAD Common Fund; and what is the latest estimate of the United Kingdom loan contribution to the proposed fund on the same basis.
§ Mr. MeacherThe purpose, objectives and method of operation of the fund will be for negotiation at the resumed session of the United Nations Conference on a Common Fund in November 1977. It is not possible to assess its financial implications in advance of this.