§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will provide a detailed budget of Her Majesty's Government's current (a) military and (b) non-military aid programme to El Salvador.
§ Mr. EggarThe information requested is as follows
(a) Military aid programme—no provision for 1987–88.(b) Non-military aid programme — aid funds for 1987–88 have been allocated as follows:218W
£ United Kingdom Civilian Training Awards 17,000 Heads of Mission Gift Scheme 10,000 Books Presentation Programme 3,000 Unused balance of 1985 equipment grant 15,000
§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will give details of scholarships for study in Britain that are proposed for nominated students from E1 Salvador; where the students will study; on what courses; when the scholarships will commence; and what is the budget for the scholarship programme.
§ Mr. EggarThere have been no students nominated for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office scholarships and awards scheme from El Salvador since that scheme began in 1983.
With regard to the ODA-funded awards for El Salvador announced in 1983, no nominations have been received since the awards first became available in the financial year 1985–86, but the allocation remains and stands at £17,000 for 1987–88 (which would cover about two awards).