§ Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what is her estimate of the number of students from developing countries now at United Kingdom universities who are paid for by British official funds;
(2) what is her estimate of the number of students from developing countries now undergoing full-time higher or further education in the United Kingdom apart from those at universities; and what is her estimate of the numbers who are paid for by British official funds;
(3) what are the numbers of students from developing countries now in United Kingdom universities; and what are the projected numbers in five years' time, showing first degree students and graduate students separately.
§ Mr. OakesNumbers of full-time and sandwich students enrolled at the latest dates available were as follows:
In 1976, 10.894 full-time students were sponsored by the Government. Projections of these numbers are not available.
Universities (December 1976) Non-University, Higher and Further Education (November 1976) Undergraduates Postgraduates 11,175 13,673 45,095