HC Deb 17 April 1996 vol 275 cc541-2W
Mr. Byers

To ask the Prime Minister if he met(a) Li Ka Shing, (b) David Choy, (c) Rong Yien, (d) Stanley Ho, (e) T. T. Tsui and (f) C. H. Tung at events during his visit to Hong Kong. [24569]

The Prime Minister

I met a broad range of business men, politicians and other opinion formers during my recent visit. I understand that Mr. Li Ka Shing attended a dinner at which I was present and Mr. C. H. Tung was

£million
1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99
Outturn Forecast Supply estimates Government figures from baselines, other income and agency income from plans
FCO: grant in aid 97.6 1102.7 398.3 395.3 395.5 See note 3
ODA: grant in aid 34.5 234.3 432.7 429 426
Other income 123.2 138.2 142.6 147.6 157.4
Agency income 171.6 165.5 156.8 145.9 147.2
Total 426.9 440.7 430.4 417.8 426.1
1This figure includes £2.2 million overseas price mechanism and £2 million 1994–95 provision for capital expenditure rolled forward to 1995–96.
2This figure includes £750,000 OPM.
3These figures include estimates for OPM of £2.4 million.
4These planning figures exclude OPM.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his estimate of the effect of his proposed reductions in the British Council's budget over the next three years on the council's overseas operations. [24914]

Mr. Hanley

The reductions in the British Council's budget will require some adjustment to its overseas operations. The council has proposed a number of options which are still under consideration.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how he proposes to fund future redundancies within the British Council. [24911]

Mr. Hanley

The question of the funding of future redundancies is under discussion.

Present at my meeting with the Executive Council, of which he is a member. I an not aware of any other occasion.