HC Deb 28 November 1968 vol 774 c177W
67. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether Her Majesty's Government will now support the establishment of an International Institute of Technology, as proposed by a committee under Mr. Olivier Giscard d'Estaing at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development; what financial contribution by Great Britatin will be involved; which other countries are likely to participate; where the institute is to be located; and when it will start offering courses.

Mr. Mulley

The question of United Kingdom support for the establishment of a European Institute of Technology is under consideration by Her Majesty's Government. No formal request for a United Kingdom financial contribution has been received. Germany, Italy and the Netherlands have so far given some indication that they may wish to participate. The location and date of opening would be determined once decisions had been taken upon the establishment of the Institute.