HC Deb 26 October 1983 vol 47 c103W
Mr. Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which members of the United Nations have contributed to the United Nations volunteer fund for torture victims, established by the United Nations on 16 December 1981; and how much the United Kingdom will contribute and when.

Mr. Whitney

The following member states have contributed to the United Nations voluntary fund for victims of torture:

  • Cyprus
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Federal Republic of Germany
  • Greece
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Sweden

The question of a contribution by the United Kingdom is at present under consideration. The fund is also open to contributions from individuals, which may be sent to the Centre for Human Rights, Palais des Nations, Geneva.

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