§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received subsequent to his announcement of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; of what nature they have been; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RaisonNo representations have been received from overseas Governments since the confirmation of withdrawal of British membership of UNESCO, although several have issued statements. Members of the public have written both in favour and against the decision to withdraw.
§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the transfer or redirection of resources to all organisations, other than 708W United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, as outlined in his statement of 5 December, together with the respective sums and total.
§ Mr. RaisonThe redirection of resources is under consideration. As I said in my statement of 5 December 1985, at columns 448–49, details will be given to the House in due course.