§ 31. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many educational courses or seminars for persons involved in the development of co-operative systems of economic and social organisation have been arranged by his Administration this year; if he will give details; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WoodEight courses and seminars supported by my Department have so far been arranged in 1972. I will, with permission, publish the list in the OFFICIAL REPORT. These courses are part of our aid for co-operatives, which includes various forms of help through the educational institutions of developing countries.
| COURSES AND SEMINARS FOR OVERSEAS CO-OPERATIVE STAFF, 1972 IN BRITAIN | |||
| Institution | Description | Number of Places | Duration, etc. |
| International Co-operative Training Centre, Loughborough. | *Sessional course leading to the Diploma in Co-operative Development of Loughborough University of Technology. | 12 | 1 academic year |
| *Sessional course leading to the Certificate in Co-operation for Overseas Officers. | 20 | 1 academic year | |
| †Specialised courses (2) on Financial Management in Co-operative Enterprises. | 24 | 12 weeks January/March Repeated September/ December | |
| †Specialised course on Co-operative Marketing. | 12 | 12 weeks April/July | |
| Seminar on the Management of Cooperative Supermarkets and Self-Service Stores. | 15 | 10 weeks July/September | |
| OVERSEAS | |||
| The Plunkett Foundation for Co-operative Studies. | ‡Seminar for local Society officials | 30 | 3 weeks February in Lesotho |
| ‡Co-operative Management Training Course. | 24 | 7 weeks July/August in Nigeria. | |
| * Regular annual courses. | |||
| † Specialised short courses on a variety of topics are held annually. | |||
| ‡ Held annually in selected regions. |