HC Deb 04 August 1965 vol 717 cc370-1W
Lord Balniel

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what has been the percentage increase each year in the number of graduate volunteers serving overseas since the inception of the scheme in 1962–63; what is the anticipated percentage increase during the year 1965–66 over the present year; and what is the target percentage increase for the year 1966–67 over 1965–66.

Mr. Oram

pursuant to his reply [OFFICIAL REPORT, 9th July, Vol. 715, c. 329], provided the following information:

The following is a fuller statement of the information required:—

Number of graduate/qualified volunteers Percentage of previous year Percentage increase over previous year
1962–63 36
1963–64 255 708% of figure for 1962–63 608%
1964–65 507 199% of figure for 1963–64 99%
1965–66 (estimated) 900/950 177%/187% of figure for 1964–65 77%/87%
1966–67 (target) 1,300 144% of estimated figure of 900 for 1965–66 44%