§ Mr. MacFarquharasked the Minister of Overseas Development to what extent she affords financial assistance to students from developing countries who attend United Kingdom technical colleges.
§ Mrs. HartAwards to students who are assisted under the aid programme normally cover the cost of air fares, tuition fees, maintenance and other allowances. During 1973, 14,970 overseas students and trainees were assisted under the aid programme at a cost of £10.663 million. They attended courses at different levels of training in all types of higher and further education institutions, including universities, polytechnics, technical colleges and colleges of education, and courses and attachments with industry, business, and research establishments. I regret that a breakdown giving the number who attended technical colleges only is not available.