asked the Lord Privy Seal by how much it is proposed to cut the Foreign Office information services in 1962–63; and if he will give details.

Cuts amounting to £220,000 will fall as follows:

	£
United States of America	122,000
Europe	47,000
Middle East	23,000
Africa—other than South Africa	13,500
South-East Asia and Far East	10,500
Latin America	4,000

Against this, there will be new or increased provision in the Foreign Office 1962–63 estimates for improved facilities for broadcasting, British participation in the Seattle World Fair, information work in South Africa, and our risen costs are being covered.