asked the Minister of Transport if his Department is making any financial contribution to the International Road Safety Conference to be held in London on 20 to 22 May; and if he will make a statement.

The Department already makes a substantial grant in support of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, totalling £350,000 in 1980–81. I regret that we are not able to make any extra financial contribution in relation to this conference, although my right hon. Friend and I support its aims and objectives.