§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether his Department maintains, or supports the maintenance of, any offices or personnel abroad.
§ Sir Keith JosephYes. The principal areas of direct support are the European schools, where 114 teachers are seconded for service and the European university institute in Florence where the Department contributes towards the running costs. Several organisations, wholly or partly funded by the Department maintain, or support the maintenance of. offices and personnel abroad.