§ Sir John Rodgersasked the Minister for Overseas Development what steps he is taking to ensure that the supply of goods and equipment to developing countries under the aid programme is not prejudiced by diminished opportunities for professional training in Great Britain arising from fee increases and cut-backs in overseas student admission to colleges.
§ Mr. JuddI am not aware of any diminution of opportunities for the training of people nominated by developing countries for awards under the aid programme. My Department meets the cost of increased fees in their case. We are in close touch with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science on all aspects of overseas demand for educational facilities in Britain.