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Southern Rhodesia (Education Grants And Loans)

Volume 721: debated on Thursday 2 December 1965

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82.

Mr. Currie

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what financial contribution has been made from public funds for the advancement of education in Southern Rhodesia in each financial year since 1961.

Mrs. Castle

The following sums have been disbursed:

U.K. Financial YearGrants (for the University College)Loan (for African Education)Total
£££
1961–62…186,866—186,866
1962–63…163,018355,000518,018
1963–64…196,668—196,668
1964–65…379,914—379,914
We have also spent some small sums on technical assistance to the University College, and on Commonwealth Scholars and teacher trainers from Rhodesia under the Commonwealth Educational Cooperation Scheme.