HC Deb 02 March 1994 vol 238 cc755-6W
Mr. Parry

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many Libyan students were studying in the United Kingdom at the most recent date; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

According to information provided by the institutions, there were 520 Libyan students at United Kingdom higher and further academic institutions in the public sector in 1991–92—the latest year for which there are figures.

Mr. Parry

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many' British students were studying in Libya in each of the past five years and at the latest available date.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

We do not maintain records of United Kingdom students studying in other countries. However, we believe that currently there are few, if any, United Kingdom students studying in Libya.

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