Explanatory note

This Order provides for the payment to the International Fund for Agricultural Development of additional sums not exceeding £11,305,433 as representing the contribution of the Government of the United Kingdom to the Third Replenishment of the resources of the Fund, and for the redemption of non-interest-bearing and non-negotiable notes issued by the Secretary of State in payment of the contribution. The Order further provides that certain sums which may be received by the Government of the United Kingdom from the Fund shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund. The provisions of Resolution 56/Xll may be obtained by application to the Overseas Development Administration, Eland House, Stag Place, London SWIE 5DH.