HC Deb 09 July 1980 vol 988 cc210-1W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Lord Privy Seal what has been Her Majesty's Government's contribution to the United Nations' trust fund for the International Year for Disabled Persons; how the United Kingdom's contribution compares with those of other countries; and if he will list the contributions made to the fund so far.

Mr. Hurd

The United Kingdom has not yet decided on any contribution to the United Nations' trust fund for the International Year for Disabled Persons in 1981.

The following contributions are known to the United Nations Secretariat in Vienna:

Libya (US Dollars) 100,000
Ethiopia (US Dollars) 5,000
Sweden (US Dollars) 10,000
Federal Republic of Germany (DM) 500,000

The following are contributions pledged:

Japan (US Dollars) 100,000
India (US Dollars) 10,000
Belgium (US Dollars) 65,000*
* Approximately.

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