HC Deb 20 March 1978 vol 946 c413W
41. Mr. Canavan

asked the Minister of Overseas Development how much her Department has spent in the last year in financial assistance to overseas students studying in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Tomlinson

In 1977 we spent about £16.5 million on assistance to overseas students and trainees under our Government to Government and other regular programmes and £3 million in supporting private and refugee students.