HL Deb 23 February 1982 vol 427 c927WA
Lord Oram

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What contribution to the funds of the International Development Association was made by the United Kingdom in the year ended 30th June 1981 and what will be the contribution in the year ended 30th June 1982.

Lord Trefgarne

In each of the two years the United Kingdom has deposited promissory notes amounting to £184,991,600. Of the second instalment £119,901,000 has been released for commitment purposes by the International Development Association (IDA). In accordance with the IDA 6 Agreement (Cmnd. 7900), this figure is proportional to the amount deposited by the United States as its second instalment. The balance of the United Kingdom's contribution becomes available for commitment purposes when the United States completes its contribution.