HC Deb 09 July 1965 vol 715 c329W
Lord Balniel

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what has been the percentage increase each year in the number of graduate volunteers serving overseas since the inception of the scheme in 1962–63; what is the anticipated percentage increase during the year 1965–66 over the present year; and what is the target percentage increase for the year 1966–67 over 1965–66.

Mr. Oram

The Information is as follows:

Number of graduate volunteers % increase over previous year
1962–63 36
1963–64 255 708%
1964–65 507 199%
1965–66 (estimated) 900/950 177%/187% (approx.)
1966–67 (target) 1300 144% (increase over figure of 900)