§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) how many new 41W discretionary awards will become available from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (diplomatic wing) Vote in 1983–84 through the expanded British Council programme;
(2) how many new awards will become available to students from Cyprus in 1983–84 as a result of the allocation of an extra £1 million to assist students from that country;
(3) how many new awards will become available to students from Malaysia in 1983–84 as a result of the allocation of an extra £1 million to assist students from that country.
§ Mr. RifkindI regret that an estimate cannot be provided until discussions on how best to maximise the benefits of the funds available and to determine the level of award per student in all cases are more advanced.
§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what estimate has been made of the additional Commonwealth scholarships and fellowships which will become available in 1983–84 as a result of the allocation of an extra £1 million.
§ Mr. RifkindIt is estimated that the extra money will enable some 125 additional awards to be made.