HC Deb 15 July 1948 vol 453 cc1378-9
12. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Education when he expects to start building the new county colleges; how many will there be; where situated; and what is the estimated total cost in building and equipping.

Mr. Tomlinson

I am sending the hon. Member a copy of Circular 133, issued in March, 1947. In preparing their schemes of Further Education, local education authorities are also considering the needs of their areas for county colleges. Until these schemes and plans have been received and considered, it is impossible to reach a conclusion on the points raised.

Mr. Osborne

While congratulating the Minister on his scheme, may I ask him if he can assure the House that materials will not be used for building these colleges until the housing needs of the people have been dealt with adequately?

Mr. Tomlinson

That is not a question for me.

Mr. Osborne

But it is an important question.