§ 43. Mr. Juddasked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the extent of British Government financial support for the Association of African Universities inter-African scholarships scheme.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Overseas Development (Mr. Albert E. Oram)We have offered up to 938 £12,000 towards the cost of the scheme for the year beginning on 1st July next.
§ Mr. JuddDoes my right hon. Friend agree that a scheme of this kind is at least as relevant socially and educationally as further education opportunities in other continents, and will he say whether we shall be able to increase support in the future?
§ Mr. OramWe shall consider that. We have given no undertaking to provide financial assistance on a continuing basis, but I agree that this is a promising scheme, although my hon. Friend should realise that it is in the main, and is understood and intended to be, an American-aided scheme.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsHow does the right hon. Gentleman know that the funds will be properly administered? What check is there?
§ Mr. OramThat is why we have not committed ourselves to the future. We shall carefully examine the administration of the scheme.