§ 93. Mr. A. Royleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many children of British officials stationed in Washington are educated privately in the United States of America at Her Majesty's Government's expense; and what is the cost per annum to United Kingdom public funds.
§ Mr. George BrownOn the information available here, there are at present approximately 12 children of British officials serving at the Embassy in Washington being educated at local private schools who qualify under current regulations for financial assistance on the grounds that suitable places in the American state schools are not available. The total annual cost on average to Her Majesty's Government is estimated at £3,300. Approximately 30 children of Embassy staff in Washington are being educated in American state schools.