§ Mr. Alexander W. Lyonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the number of overseas students on full-time and sandwich courses in universities and further education establishments in 1955–56, 1961–62 and 1965–66, respectively; what was the estimated amount of subsidy in respect of those students; and how this compares with the subsidy in 1967–68 expected under the new arrangements recently announced.
§ Mr. CroslandThe figures are as follows:
Overseas students Universities Further Education 1955–56 9,290 Not available 1961–62 13,020 13,770 1965–66 16,256 16,292
Estimated Subsidy Universities Further Education Total (£m) 1955–56 3.4 Not available — 1961–62 6.9 3.2 10.1 1965–66 12.0 6.0 18.0 The subsidy in 1967–68 under the new arrangements is expected to be no less than it was in 1965–66.