HC Deb 16 July 1974 vol 877 c112W
Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Overseas Development how many experts from outside Government service are at present members of advisory committees responsible to her Ministry; and on which committees they serve.

Mr. William Price

Such experts serve on the following committees:

Advisory Committee on the Selection of Low Priced Books for Overseas 12
Advisory Committee on Teacher Education and Training 16
Economic and Social Committee for Overseas Research 7
Tropical Products Institute Advisory Committee 8
Trypanosomiasis Panel 8
United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO 5 Advisory Committees:—
Communication 15
Culture 14
Education 16
Natural Sciences 9
Social Sciences 10
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Some experts may serve on more than one committee.