HC Deb 20 July 1937 vol 326 c1968
43. Miss Horsbrugh

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many students are attending the Dunfermline College of Hygiene arid Physical Education; how many of them are completing this year the three-years course and the one-year course, respectively; and what distinction in recognition by the Scottish Education Department is made between the students who have completed a three-years course and obtained the Chapter VI recognition and those who have completed the one-year course?

Mr. Elliot

The answer to the first part of the question is 105. Of this number 25 have just completed the three-year course and 25 the one-year course. Both types receive the same recognition under the regulations, but it is a condition of admission to the shorter course that the student already holds a qualification under the regulations.

Miss Horsbrugh

Does the qualifying certificate state the extent of education in physical training that has been completed? If not, why are the same qualifications given to those who are taking a three-year course as to those who are taking a one-year course of instruction?

Mr. Elliot

Not only physical education, but capability to teach is in question.

52. Miss Horsbrugh

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications were received this year for admission as students to the Dunfermline College of Hygiene and Physical Education for a three-years course; and how many were admitted?

Mr. Elliot

The answer to the first part of the question is 80, and of this number 35 will be admitted at the beginning of the ensuing session.