§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs why there has been no increase in grant to the United Nations Association in the past five years; and if he will increase the grant in future in real terms; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarThe level of the grant-in-aid to the UNA is reviewed annually. The size of this grant together with those to other organisations has to be decided in the light of all the available information and of the limited resources available for all activities undertaken by the FCO. No absolute commitments can be given for future years.