§ Mr. Hawksleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the Government will follow the United States of America's example in giving notice to suspend payments to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
§ Mr. Bowen Wellsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether Her Majesty's Government propose to join the United States of America in withdrawing contributions to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
§ Mr. RaisonWe have decided that the United Kingdom should remain a member of UNESCO for the time being. We will make it clear to UNESCO that we think radical changes are necessary, and with other like minded nations we will be seeking improvements in UNESCO's programmes and management. We will reconsider the position at the end of the year in the light of progress made.
§ Mr. Bowen Wellsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the British contribution in the current year to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
§ Mr. RaisonThe assessed United Kingdom contribution to UNESCO for the calendar year 1984 is, subject to currency movements, about £5.2 million, but refunds from previous years will reduce the amount payable to about £3.2 million.