HC Deb 02 December 1965 vol 721 c242W
82. Mr. Currie

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what financial contribution has been made from public funds for the advancement of education in Southern Rhodesia in each financial year since 1961.

Mrs. Castle

The following sums have been disbursed:

U.K. Financial Year Grants (for the University College) Loan (for African Education) Total
£ £ £
1961–62 186,866 186,866
1962–63 163,018 355,000 518,018
1963–64 196,668 196,668
1964–65 379,914 379,914

We have also spent some small sums on technical assistance to the University College, and on Commonwealth Scholars and teacher trainers from Rhodesia under the Commonwealth Educational Cooperation Scheme.