HC Deb 12 May 1960 vol 623 c78W
60. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Education the number of industrial workers, peasants, and housewives, respectively, from overseas territories who took part in workers' study tours under the auspices of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation during the years 1958 and 1959.

Sir D. Eccles

In 1958 and 1959 respectively, 154 and 114 persons from Europe came to this country under U.N.E.S.C.O.'s programme of study tours for workers. I am sending the hon. Member details of their occupations.

61. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Education if an item to cover workers' study tours in Europe has now been included in the draft programme and budget for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation for 1961–62; and if he will make a statement.

Sir D. Eccles

Yes.