§ 63. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on the progress of the Big Brother Movement to which his contribution has recently been increased.
§ Mr. George ThomasThe Big Brother Movement is an active efficient organisation, highly regarded in this country and in Australia. This year up to 30th June, 121 youths have emigrated to Australia under the auspices of this Movement and the Headquarters in London have between 200–300 enquiries on their books at the present time. The British Government contribute to the Movement at the rate of £5 per youth emigrating, subject to an annual limit of £2,500. This contribution was last increased in 1965 from £2,000 to its present figure.