§ 27. Mr. Parkerasked the Lord Privy Seal what was the cost in 1980 of United Kingdom membership of ICCROM; whether he sought any advice from outside his Department before taking the decision to withdraw; and what is his assessment of the consequences to the United Kingdom of withdrawal.
§ Mr. HurdAt the rate of exchange current when the payment was made the cost in 1980 was £29,350.
Other Government Departments were consulted before the decision. The likely consequences for conservation within the United Kingdom are not great and, as our withdrawal implies no criticism of ICCROM, we hope that the level of professional contacts will be maintained.