HC Deb 01 March 1956 vol 549 c1349
21. Lieut.-Colonel Bromley-Davenport

asked 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. Gower

asked 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. Eccles

I 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. Gower

As 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. Eccles

No, 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.