HC Deb 06 June 1978 vol 951 c41W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what response is being made by Her Majesty's Government to the recent appeal by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on behalf of those persons who have crossed from Burma into Bangladesh.

Mr. Tomlinson

We have agreed, subject to approval by Parliament, to contribute £750,000 for this purpose. This will be in addition to the immediate response reported in the written reply given to my hon. Friend on 24th May.—[Vol. 950, c. 627.]