asked the Secretary for Technical Co-operation what criteria he relies on to decide whether a bona fide overseas student is or is not recommended or sponsored by his own Government.

I do not see the need for any criteria. Whether a student is recommended or sponsored by his Government is a question of fact.

asked the Secretary for Technical Co-operation what additional services the British Council offers to bona fide overseas students who are recommended or sponsored by their own Governments as compared with other bona fide overseas students.

The additional services provided by the British Council to bona fide students recommended as such by their own Governments are: