§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to her answer of 16 January 2001,Official Report, column 164W, on Commonwealth scholarships, if she will discuss with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Chairman 23W whether scholarships will be offered to dissidents in addition to those nominated by Governments concerned. [148758]
§ Clare ShortI welcome the Commissions review of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan. I am considering, in consultation with the Commissions Chairman, their reports recommendations, which include proposals for ensuring greater openness and transparency in the selection process.