§ 2. Mr. George Thomasasked the Minister of Education the number of students accepted by Welsh interviewing boards for the Emergency Training Scheme; and what proportion are men.
§ Miss WilkinsonOne thousand, seven hundred and eighty-two candidates have been accepted by the Welsh interviewing boards. Of these, 83 per cent. are men. Many of these candidates were English Servicemen and women stationed in Wales, but I am unable to say precisely what proportion.
§ Mr. ThomasIn view of the fact that these figures mean that almost 10 per cent. of the students accepted for training under the Emergency Training Scheme come from the Principality, does the Minister propose to give a greater number of colleges for Wales than has already been proposed?
§ Miss WilkinsonAs I said in my reply, a large number of these candidates are English Servicemen and women. Actually, rather less than 5 per cent, are Welsh, and we are planning three colleges which will represent rather more than 5 per cent. of the total number of places to be provided.
§ Mr. ThomasIs it clear that these students who are accepted by Welsh inter- 1357 viewing boards can go, and are going, to the training colleges across the border?
§ Miss WilkinsonYes, Sir, certainly.