§ Captain Kerbyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will give special assistance, financial or otherwise, to facilitate the impending visit of the Wales international rugby touring side to the Republic of South 84W Africa, in view of the importance of this tour to international sport.
§ Mr. HoggThe Welsh Rugby Union informed me some weeks ago that they did not intend to seek financial assistance from the Government in connection with any of the overseas tours which they arrange from time to time. I have confirmed that this is still their intention as regards the impending visit to the Republic of South Africa and that they do not need any other form of assistance.