HC Deb 14 December 1925 vol 189 cc948-9
15. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is now able to say what financial assistance the Government intend to give to the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture; and whether he is aware that the provision of a hostel is urgently necessary, as there is no suitable accommodation for the students?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I regret that I am still unable to say what financial assistance His Majesty's Government intend to give to the Imperial Collar of Tropical Agriculture. I fully realise the urgent need for the provision of a hostel for the students, and have recently received further representations on this point from the governing body of the college.