§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British personnel work for Minurso; what is the proposed expenditure for the 2001–02 financial year; and if he will make a statement. [144516]
§ Mr. HainThere are currently no British military or civilian police personnel working for Minurso. The United Nations 2000–01 projected budget for Minurso was $49,317,037. They have not yet produced a projected budget figure for 2001–02.
The Government fully support the UN's efforts to bring peace to the region and will continue to work for a just and durable settlement to the region's problems.