HC Deb 30 January 1979 vol 961 cc410-1W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what has been the contribution of the United Kingdom to UNICEF, during the longest period for which figures are available; and how this compares with the major contributions by other countries.

Mrs. Hart

The United Kingdom contributions to UNICEF since 1970 are listed in the following table. The contribution for 1979 is subject to parliamentary approval.

The United States, Sweden and Norway are the three largest contributors. Comparative contributions, to the regular programme only, in the years 1971–78 inclusive are:

US $
MILLION
United Kingdom 30.2
USA 140
Sweden 104.6
Norway 37.4
Canada 29.3
Netherlands 19

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