§ Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action Her Majesty's Government propose to take in response to the United Nations proclamation of 1987 as the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.
§ Mr. RaisonThe Government endorsed the United Nations resolution which instigated activity on behalf of the homeless in developing countries. The United Nations310W Commission for Human Settlement has been told that we will be pleased to consider funding, under aid programme arrangements, appropriate projects submitted by developing countries.
Countries have been asked to nominate, as a special contribution to the year, projects which are now being implemented which will be operational by 1987. We plan to nominate two such projects but agreement to do so is currently being sought from the recipient countries.