HL Deb 22 November 1979 vol 403 cc320-1WA
Lord VAIZEY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many overseas students were grant-assisted by the Overseas Development Administration, the British Council and other public bodies at the most recent convenient date.

Lord CARRINGTON

15,483 students and trainees from developing countries were wholly or partially supported from technical co-operation funds in 1978. 519 students from developed countries were assisted under other programmes in the academic year 1978–79.