§ 37. Mr. Peartasked the Minister of Education what changes are being made in the announced programme for the development of technical education, Command Paper No. 9703, February, 1956, in the light of the Government's economy programme.
§ Sir D. EcclesThe Government's plan for the development of technical education is a very special case and will not be involved in the immediate review of expenditure for 1956–57 referred to by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Budget debate.
§ Mr. PeartBut is the Minister aware that when I asked for definite assurances from the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Financial Secretary to the Treasury they were not forthcoming? Will the Minister give a definite promise, therefore, that not only will there be no cuts in the technical programme but no delays in building for technical purposes?
§ Sir D. EcclesIf the hon. Gentleman will read my answer, I think he will find that it is quite clear. I said, "will not be involved in the immediate review."