HC Deb 22 November 1926 vol 200 c9
15. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of pupils now attending the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture?

Mr. AMERY

According to the most recent information, the number is 50.

Mr. RAMSDEN

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how that compares with last year?

Mr. AMERY

I think it shows a substantial increase, and there may have been one or two more since I received this last figure.

Commander B ELLAIRS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether any arrangements have been made to house these students at the college?

Mr. AMERY

Yes, in the Estimates of the current year there is £15,000 from the British Exchequer towards capital expenditure, and since then the Empire Marketing Board, together with the Lancashire cotton industry, contributed another £14,000.