§ 4. Mr. FauldsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action Her Majesty's Government have taken to provide financial assistance to the Royal Commonwealth Society library.
§ Mrs. ChalkerMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and I have been following closely the efforts of the Commonwealth Trust to safeguard the Royal Commonwealth Society library. The Government support these efforts which we understand show some prospect of succeeding. We have made it clear, however, that public funds will not be made available to help the Commonwealth Trust overcome its present financial difficulties.