For discussion
on 8 February 1991
ITEM FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE
FCR (90-91) 169 (OMELCO Ref.
: GS)
}
HEAD 106
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
New Other Non-Recurrent Subhead "Contribution towards the resolution of the Gulf conflict"
Members are
invited to approve the
creation of a new Other Non-Recurrent
Subhead "Contribution towards the
resolution of the Gulf conflict" with
supplementary
$230
provision
of
million as a contribution towards
Her Majesty's Government's current
efforts in the Gulf.
Introduction
the
After careful consideration and taking note of thrust of public opinion expressed on the subject, the Administration concludes that Hong Kong should contribute $230 million towards Her Majesty's Government (HMG) 's effort in enforcing the United Nations' (UN) resolutions in connection with the crisis in the Gulf. In coming to this conclusion, the Administration believes that the following factors are compelling.
Arguments
2.
The coalition forces, of which those of HMG form a significant part, are acting to carry out the resolutions of the Security Council of the UN. This is an international effort to uphold the principles and decisions of the UN.
The results of the conflict are likely to have international implications which affect all countries and territories.
will
/3.