§ Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will give details of the lecturing staff employed, and the courses provided, by the Foreign Service Research Centre dealing with the study of historical, economic and political developments in various regions of the world.
§ Mr. R. AllanThere is no direct connection between the Foreign Office Research Department and the various Foreign Service training courses which were described briefly in my Answer to the hon. Member's Question of 30th May, though members of Research Department may give lectures on such courses. The business of the Research Department is to provide historical background, assessments, and advice in connection with current problems.