§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much of the additional grant of £1,295,000 to the British Council is due to increased cost elements within the United Kingdom and how much by increases originating from overseas.
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§ Mr. EnnalsI have been asked to reply.
Of the £1,295,000 additional grant, £750,000 is due to increased salaries of locally engaged staff overseas, increased allowances of London appointed staff overseas and variations in exchange rates. The balance of £545,000 is due to superannuation contributions in respect of war service and to increased rents, rates and office-running expenses in the United Kingdom.