§ Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what opportunities for higher education are being developed 226W in the Seychelles; and how many scholarships have been awarded to Seychelles citizens in the last five years to enable them to gain higher education in the United Kingdom or Commonwealth countries.
§ Mr. SandysA sixth form science class was started at Seychelles College this year and it is hoped that a lower sixth form for science will begin next year if staff can be recruited from overseas. Since the 1st January, 1958,29 Seychellois citizens have come in the United Kingdom for higher education leading to university degrees. Details are being collected about those going to other parts of the Commonwealth and will be supplied to the hon. Member when available.