§ Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the number of schoolchildren 342W from each overseas country, respectively, who have visited the United Kingdom in organised parties for educational purposes in the years 1962, 1963 and 1964; and what arrangements were made for their reception and accommodation during this period.
§ Mr. CroslandThe information is not available. Information about the numerous bodies concerned with arrangements for organised parties of schoolchildren from abroad is given in a broadsheet issued by the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges, which is grant aided by my Department and the Scottish Education Department, and I am sending a copy to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what consideration has been given by his Department to the provision of additional accommodation for organised parties of schoolchildren from overseas countries for educational visits; and if he will consider setting up a reception centre.
§ Mr. CroslandI have no power to provide accommodation for schoolchildren from overseas. Arrangements for the reception of organised parties are however made by various bodies including local authorities, voluntary organisations and private enterprise. Information about this is provided by the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges which was set up for this and other purposes and is grant aided by my Department and the Scottish Education Department.