§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has received a reply to his letter of 2 April to Mr. Amadou-Mahtar M'Bow, director general of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation; and what is the current policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
§ Mr. RaisonA letter was received on 14 June, to which I replied on 4 July. Copies have been placed in the Library. We are seeking reform of UNESCO from within and will review our position in the light of progress later this year.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will encourage the United States of America to remain within UNESCO.
§ Mr. RaisonNo. This is a matter for the United States.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will increase his support to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RaisonThe United Kingdom contribution is a fixed proportion of the approved budget based on a formula adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.