asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the shortfall in the European development fund contribution to the capital cost of the Bilinyang campus of the University of Juba, Sudan.

It would be premature to speak of a shortfall. Detailed arrangements are still being worked out.

asked the Lord Privy Seal how many lecturers at the University of Juba, Sudan, receive the British expatriate salary supplementation from the overseas aid budget.

Eight staff at the University of Juba are currently receiving salary supplementation under the British expatriates supplementation scheme. These consist of:

• 1 Lecturer
• 2 Senior lecturers
• 4 Associate professors
• 1 Librarian