§ 27. Mr. P. Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies on what principle Colonial students are selected 1281 for admission to the Hans Crescent Hostel: and whether any preference is given to students who are preparing for Government service.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsThe aim is to produce a balanced student community, widely representative not only of the various Colonial territories but also of the different subjects of study. Priority is given to new arrivals in the United Kingdom, for whom up to half the places are reserved. Thirty-five places are reserved for 15 cadets taking the First Devonshire Course and 20 English students attending London University, who in turn release a corresponding number of places at their hostels for colonial students. This admixture of U.K. students has been a conspicuous success. The future career of a student is only one factor, though an important one, affecting his admission to Hans Crescent Hostel.