Inter-African Scholarships Scheme

Oral Answers to Questions — Overseas Development – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 April 1969.

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Photo of Mr Frank Judd Mr Frank Judd , Portsmouth West 12:00, 28 April 1969

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what is the extent of British Government financial support for the Association of African Universities inter-African scholarships scheme.

Photo of Mr Albert Oram Mr Albert Oram , East Ham South

We have offered up to £12,000 towards the cost of the scheme for the year beginning on 1st July next.

Photo of Mr Frank Judd Mr Frank Judd , Portsmouth West

Does my right hon. Friend agree that a scheme of this kind is at least as relevant socially and educationally as further education opportunities in other continents, and will he say whether we shall be able to increase support in the future?

Photo of Mr Albert Oram Mr Albert Oram , East Ham South

We shall consider that. We have given no undertaking to provide financial assistance on a continuing basis, but I agree that this is a promising scheme, although my hon. Friend should realise that it is in the main, and is understood and intended to be, an American-aided scheme.

Photo of Mr James Scott-Hopkins Mr James Scott-Hopkins , West Derbyshire

How does the right hon. Gentleman know that the funds will be properly administered? What check is there?

Photo of Mr Albert Oram Mr Albert Oram , East Ham South

That is why we have not committed ourselves to the future. We shall carefully examine the administration of the scheme.