British Phosphate Commission

HC Deb 18 July 1979 vol 970 cc718-9W

Sir Bernard Braine

asked the Lord Privy Seal if it is still the intention to distribute the balance of any funds remaining after the British Phosphate Commission is wound up in the proportions 47½ per cent. to Australia, 31½ per cent. to the United Kingdom and 21 per cent. to New Zealand.

Mr. Blaker

These are the proportions which at present represent the shares of the three Governments in such funds.