Examination of Witnesses (Questions 240-241)
RT HON.
DAVID MILIBAND
MP AND MATTHEW
RYCROFT CMG
17 JUNE 2009
Q240 Chairman: But there is a
reduction in our commitment to Kosovo and Bosnia.
David Miliband: Because of the
rise in our compulsory contributions. We've got rising compulsory
contributions so we've got less money to spend on discretionary.
Q241 Chairman: Well, I hope that
you are able, in your discussions with your colleagues in Government,
to get some more support for these vital missions.
David Miliband: I very much appreciate
your strong support for this. It's not the easiest time to be
arguing for this.
Chairman: I understand that, but
if things go badly wrong in Bosnia, it will cost our country and
a lot of others a lot more.
I thank you and Mr. Rycroft very much for coming.
We are grateful for the fact that we've had so much of your time
this week. We always enjoy your visits and we hope you'll come
again soon.
David Miliband: I look forward
to many more. Thank you very much.
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