HL Deb 17 December 1979 vol 403 cc1524-5WA
Lord AVEBURY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many students from Ethiopia are now being supported by Overseas Development Ministry grants, and what is their policy for awards to Ethiopian students in the future.

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN and COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS (Lord Carrington)

The Overseas Development administration is currently financing 140 awards for students from Ethiopia. A limited number of awards may be provided in the future, subject to the availability of funds within the aid programme.