§ 21. Lieut.-Colonel Bromley-Davenportasked the Minister of Education if he can yet make a statement on the detailed discussions which have been taking place between his Department and the Cheshire Education Authority on the improvement of technical education in Cheshire.
§ The Minister of Education (Sir David Eccles)These discussions have been concerned with the provision of accommodation for technical courses in secondary school buildings and I have told the authority on what basis I am prepared to consider specific proposals of this kind.
§ 27. Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Education what plans he has for increasing facilities for advanced technical education in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir D. EcclesI would refer my hon. Friend to the White Paper on Technical Education which was presented to Parliament yesterday, and in particular to paragraphs 41 to 46.
§ Mr. GowerAs my right hon. Friend has been able, in reply to a Question, to indicate approximately the amount to be spent in Scotland, can he similarly indicate the approximate amount to be spent in Wales?
§ Sir D. EcclesNo, Sir; not at present. I am going to discuss all this with the Welsh authorities, but I assure my hon. Friend that the progress which is described in paragraphs 43 and 44 will be continued.