§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the cost for each of the past 10 years of the United Kingdom contribution to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe; and if he will make a statement on plans for future contributions. [51892]
§ Mr. Tony LloydThe costs of the United Kingdom's contribution before financial year 1991–92 could be provided only at disproportionate expense. Approximate costs from 1991–92 to 1997–98 were as follows:
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£ Year Cost 1991–92 239,157 1992–93 747,414 1993–94 2,039,782 1994–95 2,773,800 1995–96 4,473,113 1996–97 3,912,353 1997–98 5,746,302 The total UK contribution to the OSCE in 1998–99 is likely to be around £10 million, reflecting increased OSCE operational activity in former Yugoslavia. This figure is likely to increase in the next few years as OSCE activity widens in line with the Government's conflict prevention and human rights objectives.