HL Deb 31 March 1999 vol 599 cc60-1WA
The Earl of Carlisle

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have completed their review of the Chevening Scholarships; and how many and of what value will be awarded, in 1999–2000, to the three Baltic States, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. [HL1743]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Work is continuing on the cross-Whitehall study of how to attract more foreign students to the UK, including an assessment of the Chevening scheme. The allocation of Chevening funds for the three Baltic states in financial year 1999–2000 is:

  • Estonia: £70,622
  • Latvia: £65,190
  • Lithuania: £71,444

Scholars from the three Baltic states are also eligible to apply for jointly funded Chevening awards co-sponsored by the FCO, British universities, and commercial and other partners.