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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 2010.


Human Rights Trust Fund

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will contribute to the Council of Europe's Human Rights Trust Fund; and whether they will participate in its projects.
Answer

While the Government support the objectives of the Human Rights Trust Fund, the minimum initial contribution to the fund is £250,000. As I discussed with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe when I met him in January, the Government are not at this time in a position to commit to such a contribution in addition to their contributions to the Council of Europe.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2120; 717 c377WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Council of Europe Development Bank
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk