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In This Issue Number 76 September 2019 42nd Annual Reunion Review of In this Issue: regions Eric Drummond and Life after his legacies Health in later years the UN BAFUNCS c/o International Maritime Organization UK taxation 4 Albert Embankment London SE1 7SR, UK Officers of the Association Please note that Andy Flatt has taken over from Michael Davies President the task of keeping up to date with developments concerning UK Sir Kieran Prendergast, KCVO, CMG taxation. Andy can be contacted at [email protected]. The Vice-Presidents David Axford (WMO) latest information is provided on p.14 of this newsletter, and the Sheila Cooper (WHO) BAFUNCS website (bafuncs.org) contains updates on a continuous Bryan Suitters (WHO) basis. There is also a discussion group devoted to the subject. Honorary Vice-Presidents Erik Jensen (UN) Sir Richard Jolly (UN) Michael Kaser (UN) Edward Mortimer, CMG (UN) Executive Committee Letters to the editor Chair Robert England (UNDP) Vice-Chair I should like to thank very warmly all those who have written Sheila Macrae (UNFPA) or spoken to me giving positive feedback on the new format Secretary Colin Davis (UNICEF) of the newsletter. It has been very encouraging, and I hope we Treasurer can continue to provide the sort of information that interests Michael Davies (IBRD/UN/FAO/UNDP) Elected Members our readers. Please give me your reactions, either at the address Anne Gunning (UNICEF/UNHCR/UNEP/UN) shown below or by means of the new discussion group that has Carolyn Murphy (WHO) Nichola Rodgers (FAO) been set up on the website (bafuncs.org). Mary Roll-Vallanjon (WHO) John Stares (UNFCCC) Richard Sydenham (UN) Co-opted Members Michael Askwith (UNDP) Marilyn Carr (UNIFEM/UNDP) Photos from the Coby Sikkens (WHO) How to contact BAFUNCS Administration 42nd Annual Reunion, Colin Davis, 6 Branksome Hill Road, College Town, Sandhurst, Berks, GU47 0QE [email protected] 17–19 May 2019 Membership (other than subscriptions) Membership Secretary, Anne Gunning, A big thank you to our Photographer Emeritus, Geoff Ward, who 23 Schaw House, 69 Schaw Drive, Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, G61 3AT gallantly rose to the occasion in spite of a very short warning. We [email protected] have also had pictures taken by several other paparazzi, Sandra Membership (subscriptions) England, Nicky Rodgers and Richard Saynor. We have tried to Subscriptions Secretary, John Stares, 7 Cheney Hill, Heacham, King’s Lynn, PE31 7BL include as many of these as possible in the various relevant articles [email protected] of this newsletter and on the back cover, but there are many more Pensions Carolyn Murphy, 18 Orchard Road, that may be of interest to individual members. All of the photos Upper Poppleton, York, N. Yorkshire, YO26 6HF can be found on the BAFUNCS website (bafuncs.org). [email protected] Welfare and member support Nicky Rodgers, 6 Rushden Close, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5AF [email protected] Newsletter Mary Roll-Vallanjon, 2B Harries Avenue, Contact the Editor Llanelli, SA15 3LE [email protected] The final deadline for receiving contributions to the March 2020 Website issue is 31 January 2020, provided they are expected. The Editor Robert England [email protected] should preferably be contacted no later than December 2019 Cover pictures: to discuss an idea before writing: by phone at 01554 753217; by A typical Scottish loch; Villa La Pelouse (official residence of Eric Drummond and subsequent letter at 2B Harries Avenue, Llanelli, SA15 3LE; or, preferably, by secretaries-general of the UN), Geneva Photo, UN e-mail ([email protected]) easily accessed by clicking on the link Geneva, 2017; Eric Drummond, Alamy. on the contacts page of the BAFUNCS website. Designed and printed in Wales 2 | BAFUNCS Newsletter 76, September 2019 Note from the Editor Dear BAFUNCS Members, After receiving very encouraging comments on my first newsletter, I can only hope that this issue will not disappoint. There is certainly no shortage of interesting new material, in addition to updates on ongoing matters. The highlight is undoubtedly the publication of the fascinating book on the life and legacies of Eric Drummond, the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations, co-authored by four members of BAFUNCS. In this issue you can find: a book review; a personal reflection on the human aspects of the early years of the international civil service; an assessment of the historical importance of the League contributed by Sir Richard Jolly; and the report on the round-table BAFUNCS Newsletter discussion that took place in Stratford in May 2019. Together these should provide readers who Number 76 - September 2019 were not able to attend the annual reunion with a flavour of the issues raised in the book. Web: http://www.bafuncs.org The next major subject covered herein is the 42nd Annual Reunion, with an overview of the e-mail: [email protected] week-end’s activities and the report of the AGM, as well as a selection of photographs. The Editor and the Executive Committee of the British The long-serving Secretary of BAFUNCS, Annie Kean, has now handed over her onerous duties to Association of Former United Nations Civil Servants accept Colin Davis. On behalf of all the membership, they both richly deserve a big thank you. Annie is no responsibility for the not putting her feet up however, and she tells us about her activities in Life after the UN. Another opinions expressed in reports, member who keeps very busy on behalf of the international community is Martin Barber, who articles and advertisements published in the Newsletter tells us about his engagement. I hope these contributions will inspire others to come forwards or for the accuracy of and tell us about their commitment to various causes, and their participation in diverse activities. the information given. Furthermore, mention of any I hope you will enjoy reading all about these topics, and many others including another article product, service, organization on Health in later years, and more information on the forthcoming 2020 Annual Reunion in East or company in the Newsletter does not necessarily represent Sussex near Lewes. an endorsement by the Association. Mary Roll-Vallanjon 4 25 Highlights of 42nd AR Contents Health in later years 6 Number 76 27 43rd Annual Reunion, East Sussex September 2019 UNCRP 8 19 28 Eric Drummond and his legacies Life after the UN A WHO “beetle” 14 22 29 UK taxation update Membership distribution In memoriam 15 24 30 Report of 42nd AGM Report on Age UK Membership news Newsletter 76, September 2019 BAFUNCS | 3 42nd Annual Reunion, Stratford-upon-Avon, 17–19 May 2019 Highlights: the full report of the AGM and more pictures can be found on pp 15–18 and on the back cover. Videos of the round table discussions are available on the website bafuncs.org Friday 17 May Saturday 18 May The UN flag welcomed participants on arrival at the After brief opening remarks, President Sir Kieran Stratford Manor Hotel, a few miles outside the town Prendergast introduced Matthew Rycroft, Permanent in a pleasant rural setting. In all, around 100 BAFUNCS Secretary, Department for International Development. A members took part. lively discussion followed, covering the many aspects of the guest speaker’s career with the Foreign Office and While most people were settling in and having a his experience with the UN. welcome cup of tea or coffee, members of the various committees were already hard at work dealing with The second half of the morning was devoted to statutory important issues. There were meetings of the Welfare/ business, including: financial reports; elections to the Member Support group, the Trustees of the Benevolent Executive Committee; and reports of the Benevolent Fund and the regional representatives. Fund and of the regional representatives. Before the buffet meal, participants enjoyed a welcome In the afternoon, three excursions were offered (see back drink in the hotel bar. cover for pictures): Benevolent Fund Trustees and Member Support team Stratford Manor Hotel Welcome drinks The first evening draws to a close 4 | BAFUNCS Newsletter 76, September 2019 42nd Annual Reunion, Stratford-upon-Avon, 17–19 May 2019 1. A walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon led by an Sunday 19 May official guide. 2. A visit to Hidcote Gardens, that has been described The first part of the morning was devoted to a round- as “the finest garden in England”, comprised of a table discussion of the new book Eric Drummond and series of “rooms”, each of which has its own special his legacies, with the participation of Sir Adam Roberts, features. 3. A visit to Baddesley Clinton House, a typical Tudor Emeritus Professor of International Relations at Oxford moated country house dating from about 1482. University, and the four co-authors of the book (all BAFUNCS members). After a short rest, participants gathered in the bar while awaiting the traditional gala dinner. A lot of The session then continued with any other business, hassle was avoided by a new system that enabled including a description of the venue and sight-seeing people to choose their menu prior to the gathering. possibilities of next year’s annual reunion, to be held in The innovation last year of having a quiz at the end of East Sussex near Lewes. the meal was a great success, and this was repeated this year, thanks to our quizmaster Richard Saynor, who A big thank you to Michael Davies and his indefatigable revealed another of his hidden talents. The subject was, team who ensured the smooth running of this year’s obviously, William Shakespeare. Tables competed in reunion that combined very interesting subjects for filling the questionnaire, using a combination of very discussion and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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