the uk, germany, and many other people who have contributed to our budget, because we are funded entirely by voluntary contributions, i think this shows that moral imperative to help hungry people rises above all kinds of national politics. and yes, i do think it is a vote of confidence in the idea of the un. so looking at what the uk gives, and the budget the aid, there have often been arguments, certainly in the conservative party, whether that funding should continue — what would your message be to this government and any other government in the light of this prize? and the pressures eve ryo ne in the light of this prize? and the pressures everyone is facing advance? we realise governments are facing a huge drop in their income. we know the socio— economic impact of the coronavirus could kill more people than the actual virus itself. but i think, as well as it being