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Written question asked by Denis MacShane (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 8 July 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 July 2011. It was answered by Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 14 July 2011 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation's Perpetual Fund

Question
To ask the Prime Minister how much the Government has donated to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation's Perpetual Fund since the fund's inception.
Answer

I have been asked to reply.The Department of Communities and Local Government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office have each contributed £1 million in 2011-12 to the Auschwitz-Birkenau restoration fund. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport will contribute a further £100,000 in 2013. The fund will ensure the consolidation, restoration and long-term maintenance of the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65884; 531 c450W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Auschwitz camp
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk