HC Deb 08 November 1977 vol 938 cc82-3W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the amount of money granted to nations of the Third World during the last five years; and if she will show the countries concerned, the amounts granted per year, and the purpose for which the grants were made.

Mrs. Hart

I assume my hon. Friend's Question relates solely to bilateral aid provided on grant terms. Such aid has totaled£241,435,000 during the five years 1971–75. The detailed information is voluminous. Full details of the amounts granted in each year appear in "British Aid Statistics ". The countries concerned and the grants made to each are also listed in "British Aid Statistics"; the purpose of each grant is summarised in Appendix I of the Appropriation Accounts Class II, vote 8.

Mr. Lomas

asked the Minister of Overseas Development how many students from Third World countries have entered the United Kingdom during the last three years under the ODM Funded Training Scheme.

Mrs. Hart

Arrivals of students and trainees funded under ODM training programmes during the last three complete years were:

1974 5,420
1975 5,521
1976 6,611

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