HC Deb 23 February 1981 vol 999 c263W
Miss Richardson

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he remains satisfied with the distribution of aid to Kampuchean refugees in Thailand in view of the planned withdrawal by the International Red Cross and United Nations Childrens Fund from the current aid programme.

Mr. Neil Marten

Yes, since no such withdrawal is planned, to my knowledge. The International Red Cross, the United Nations Childrens Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the World Fund Programme continue to play their important part in assisting refugees in Thailand. Within Cambodia, UNICEF will remain the lead agency for the United Nations' system through the 1981 phase of the relief operation.