Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Exchequer Contribution)

HC Deb 29 July 1982 vol 28 c675W

Mr. Morgan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the Exchequer contribution made during the financial years 1980–81 and 1981–82, respectively, towards the cost of outgoing Commonwealth Parliamentary Association delegations.

Mr. Brittan

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is financed almost entirely from Votes. As shown in their annual accounts the cost of outgoing delegations was £40,384 in 1980–81 and £49,360 in 1981–82.