HC Deb 01 May 1980 vol 983 cc624-5W
Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Eucation and Science what funds have been provided for the Ariel Foundation, the Fund for International Student Cooperation and the Overseas Student Trust, respectively, from Government sources since 1970 or earlier.

Dr. Boyson

Funds have been provided from Her Majesty's Government funds since 1970 for the Fund for International Student Co-operation as follows:

Fund of International Student Co-operation £
1970–71 20,000
1971–72 20,000
1972–73 20,000
1973–74 20,000
1974–75 25,000
1975–76 30,000
1976–77 37,500
1977–78 45,000
1978–79 50,000
1979–80 55,000

Neither the Ariel Foundation nor the Overseas Student Trust has been supported from Her Majesty's Government funds.