Several concerns were raised by the Working Group. Of particular concern was that the request of a 10% cut on contributions was not adhered to and the uncertainty of what the proposed contributions would be for 2013. Ms Kubayi proposed that the IPU Secretariat develop a 3-year framework of proposed contributions. This framework could be introduced during the Uganda Assembly. This would also assist member countries with their budgetary and planning processes. Japan, UK and South Africa raised their reservations and requested that the Secretariat reflect that they abstain from voting.