(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order approves the making of a payment on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom of a sum not exceeding £19,707,000 as a contribution to the resources of the International Fund for Agricultural Development in accordance with the arrangements made pursuant to the Resolution entitled “the Resolution 130/XXVI of the Governing Council of the Fund on the Sixth Replenishment of the Fund’s resources”, adopted on 19th February 2003.

The Order further approves the redemption of non-interest-bearing and non-negotiable notes issued by the Secretary of State in payment of the further contribution.

The provisions of the Resolution may be obtained by application to the Department for International Development, 1 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HE.