§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much Her Majesty's Government have spent on the promoting of the English language and English language teaching in foreign countries during each year since 1979.
§ Mr. EggarSince 1983 we, through the agency of the British Council, have spent the following sums on the promoting of the English language and English language teaching in foreign countries:
£ million 1983–84 55 1984–85 63 1985–86 *68 * Estimated outturn. Expenditure by subject was not recorded before 1983.