§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the cost of allowances for the education of the children of diplomatic staff at home and abroad during 1975–76 and 1977–78, respectively.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe information requested is set out in the following table which shows, for the financial years in question, the amounts paid respectively on allowances for attendance at boarding schools in this country, by children of Diplomatic Service staff serving at home and abroad, and on day school fees for children of Diplomatic Service officers accompanying their parents on postings overseas:
Financial year 1975–76 1977–78 £ £ Boarding school allowance 3,135,401* 3,358,337* Day school fees overseas 393,619 569,226 * These figures include grossing-up for income tax which is recovered on allowances paid to staff serving in this country.