HC Deb 25 June 1969 vol 785 cc283-4W
80. Mr. Moonman

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in view of the recommendations in the recent Declaration on Europe between Her Majesty's Government and Italy on technological collaboration, if he will make a statement on the official proposals for an exchange programme of young scientists and technicians between the two countries; and how many such exchanges of personnel have taken place under official sponsorship in recent years.

Mr. Foley

During the Italian President's visit it was agreed to establish a Committee for scientific and technological collaboration between Britain and Italy, with among other tasks the encouragement of interchange of scientists and experts. During the two years ended 31st March, 1969, 47 such Italians of varying ages visited Britain and 37 British similarly visited Italy under arrangements assisted from public funds.