HC Deb 31 July 1951 vol 491 c184W
110. Mr. Wedgwood Benn

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how far his Department accepts general responsibility for the welfare and accommodation of colonial students in Great Britain; and how far that responsibility is shared with other Departments.

Mr. Cook

My Department alone is generally responsible for the welfare and accommodation of colonial students in the U.K. and the British Council act as my agents in this respect on behalf of all students sponsored by my Department to the Council.