§ Wing Commander Bullusasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations how much money has been spent by the British Council in stimulating the growth of trade unions in India and Pakistan.
§ Mr. Gordon-WalkerI take it that the hon. and gallant Member is referring to the financial contribution made by the British Council towards the cost of a visit by Indian and Pakistan trade union representatives to this country. The party is coming at the invitation of the Trades Union Congress and its purpose is to study British trades union organisation and method. The sum to be contributed by the British Council towards the cost of the visit is £800.