§ Mr. Formanasked the Secretary of State for Energy how much public money was allocated in the last full year for which figures are available to pay the United Kingdom subscription to the International Atomic Energy Agency; how many British nationals are now seconded to the International Atomic Energy Agency, to its safeguards department and to its promotional department, respectively; and what plans the Government have to increase either the British subscription to the International Atomic Energy Agency or the number of British officials seconded to its safeguards department.
§ Mr. EadieThe United Kingdom's contribution to the International Atomic Energy Agency in 1978 is expected to be £1.625 million. The United Kingdom's quota for professional posts in the Agency is 30. United Kingdom nationals hold five posts in the safeguards department. We shall continue to nominate United Kingdom candidates for posts in this department. The Agency's budget for 1979 has yet to be agreed.