HC Deb 22 February 1978 vol 944 c720W
Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in the light of the Government's stand on human rights, what action he is proposing to take over the establishment of a general fund for political refugees.

Mr. Luard

The Government help refugees by channelling aid through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and sometimes by grants to voluntary agencies active in this field. I have not seen any specific proposals for a general fund for refugees, and should appreciate details of what my hon. Friend has in mind.