Swanley Horticultural College and Borden Farm Institute

HC Deb 18 March 1957 vol 567 c11

18. Mr. P. Wells

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals have been submitted for his approval in regard to the amalgamation of Swanley Horticultural College and Borden Farm Institute, Sittingbourne.

Mr. Amory

The Kent County Council has submitted proposals to me for the establishment of a combined agricultural and horticultural institute on the site of the Borden Farm Institute. These proposals are under consideration.

Mr. Wells

Is the Minister aware that these two establishments have built up a reputation that goes far beyond the County of Kent, or even these islands, and, when he is considering the decision in this matter, will he bear that fact in mind as well as cost?

Mr. Amory

Yes, I most certainly will. We certainly would not want to change, unless it were a change to something still better.