HC Deb 06 May 1963 vol 677 c24W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary for Technical Co-operation how many United Kingdom doctors, dentists and teachers are at present employed in Commonwealth territories abroad under arrangements made by him; and how many are in Nigeria.

Mr. Vosper

The number of serving officers recruited by the British Government for service with Commonwealth and Colonial Governments is approximately as follows:

Total In Nigeria
Doctors 648 71
Dentists 31 5
Teachers 2,236 192

The following are employed by the British Government under Technical Assistance schemes for service in Commonwealth countries:

Total In Nigeria
Doctors 8 3
Dentists
Teachers 29 8

Teachers are also employed by various overseas authorities under a number of special arrangements to which the British Government contributes. There are 230 of these teachers in Commonwealth countries, of whom 30 are in Nigeria.

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