Inter-Parliamentary Union (Exchequer Contribution)

HC Deb 29 July 1982 vol 28 cc675-6W

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 Inter-Parliamentary Union delegations.

Mr. Brittan

The Inter-Parliamentary Union is financed almost entirely from votes. The cost of outgoing delegations was £25,927 in 1980–81 and £32,483 in 1981–82.