§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will bring up to date the information relating to Syrian, Libyan, Iranian and Iraqi students given in reply to the hon. Member for Rutland and Melton on 24 July 1984, Official Report, column 548.
§ Mr. BrookeApproximate numbers studying in the United Kingdom in universities, FE colleges and some private sector colleges in 1983–84 were:
Number Iran 2,400 Iraq 1,900 Libya 1,800 Syria 300 This information will be contained in the British Council booklet "Statistics of Overseas Students in the UK 1983–84" currently under preparation; a copy will be placed in the Library of the House on publication.