HC Deb 10 February 1982 vol 17 cc383-4W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Lord Privy Seal what contributions Her Majesty's Government will make in 1983 to the International Fund for Agricultural Development; and how this compares with the sums given in 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1981.

Mr. Neil Marten

It is too early for IFAD to indicate what amount it will need to draw down in contributions from member countries in 1983 against the promissory notes that it holds.

The amounts drawn down from the United Kingdom since 1978 are:

Year £ million
1978 1.76
1979 nil
1980 nil
1981 0.88
*1982 2.11

*First quarter.