HC Deb 24 January 1957 vol 563 cc375-6
20. Mr. Lewis

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education if he will make a statement on the progress made by his Department in the extension and encouragement of scientific and technological education.

Sir E. Boyle

It is not possible within the scope of a Parliamentary Answer to describe the progress made in this field. But if the hon. Member will let me know what particular points he has in mind, I will gladly see him or write to him.

Mr. Lewis

My particular point is this: Can I have an assurance from the Minister that he will oppose any suggestion of making cuts in this essential type of education? If the Treasury and his right hon. Friend make suggestions of this kind, will he put up a vigorous opposition, as he did upon a former occasion, when he was in another Ministry?

Sir E. Boyle

I think my answer to that question is: In vain the net is spread in sight of any bird.