§ 13. Dr. Kingasked the Minister of Education whether he will increase the number of exchange teachers to be sent 570 to America in 1964–65 under the exchange of teachers programme.
§ Sir E. BoyleI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer which my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary gave to his Question on 11th April. I have now agreed to receive a deputation from the British Interchange Committee on 30th July.
§ Dr. KingIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that both he and I agree that these exchanges are not only good for education, but for British-American friendship? Is not the moment now opportune for stepping up the exchanges that we arrange to the numbers that existed before he cut them down?
§ Sir E. BoyleThis is difficult in view of the different financial standards on both sides of the Atlantic, but, as the hon. Gentleman said, I attach great importance to the exchanges and I am looking forward to discussing this matter with the deputation at the end of the month.