British Council

Mr. Charles Irving
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what grants have been paid to the British Council in each year since 1972–73; and what is the forecast expenditure for each of the next five years.

Mr. Onslow
The following grants have been made to the British Council from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Votes: --
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For 1982–83, the estimated provisions up to and including the Winter supplementary are £38,360,000—Diplomatic Wing—and £23,031,000—ODA.

It is not possible to provide figures for future years; but the 1983–84 Main Estimates are due to be presented to Parliament in March.