§ Mr. LeighTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services which conferences held by the World Health Organisation were attended by officials from his Department in 1986 and 1987; and how many officials attended in each case.
§ Mrs. CurrieI regret that this information could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. LeighTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the annual contribution of the United Kingdom to the World Health Organisation since 1979.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe United Kingdom's annual contributions to the World Health Organisation since 1979 were :
Year £ 1979 3,916,870.99 1980 4,487,613.48 1981 4,286,214.93 1982 5,548,167.23 1983 6,512,426.45 1984 7,484,053.40 1985 8,956,020.70 1986 7,730,188.60 1987 7,298,735.75 The contribution is assessed in US dollars and the variations reflect, in part, fluctuations in the exchange rate.