HC Deb 23 October 1952 vol 505 cc1259-60
39. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Minister of Education if she is now in a position to give the numbers of full-time and part-time students, respectively, in technical colleges for the session 1951–52; and what are the similar numbers for the session, beginning September, 1952.

Miss Horsbrugh

The figures for 1951–52 will not be available until early in 1953. No statistics are submitted at the beginning of a session.

53. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Education why she has not issued recommendations to local authorities regarding the awards to technical college students as suggested by the National Union of Students.

Miss Horsbrugh

I prefer to leave this matter to local education authorities, who are usually in a better position than I am to judge the appropriate rates.