§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the United Nations concerning an increase in funding to UN operations in Cambodia to enable an effective peace settlement, the clearance of land mines and the implementation of infrastructure reforms.
§ Mr. GoodladThe costs of the UN operation in Cambodia were estimated to be $1.69 billion. This should be sufficient to enable the UN transitional authority in 433W Cambodia to continue to operate until its mandate expires three months after the elections due to be held from 23 to 27 May. The international community has also pledged some $880 million for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Cambodia, much of which will be provided through UN agencies working in the country.