HC Deb 04 July 1927 vol 208 cc855-6
14 and 16. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) whether work has begun on the hostel required for the students of the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture;

(2) the number of pupils that have attended the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture during the past session; and whether a greater number is expected for the next one?

Mr. AMERY

Work on the hostel has begun. There were 42 students during the past academic year. It is not yet possible to say whether this number is likely to be exceeded next year.

Mr. RAMSDEN

When is it expected the hostel will be finished?

Mr. AMERY

We are pushing it on as rapidly as we can, but I could not give the exact date of completion. I hope it will be soon.

Sir FREDRIC WISE

What is the number of the staff?

Mr. AMERY

I have given that in answer to a question on a previous occasion.