HC Deb 11 February 1960 vol 617 cc655-6
48. Mr. Goodhart

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to begin discussions about the establishment of an advanced business school at a British university.

Sir E. Boyle

It is for the universities themselves to decide what courses they will offer. I understand, however, that a group of hon. Members and industrialists under the chairmanship of my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government is discussing with certain universities the prospects for further development of post-graduate studies in business administration. The University Grants Committee is aware of these discussions.

Mr. Goodhart

Will my hon. Friend remember that there is considerable public interest in this project and ensure that he presses ahead with it?

Sir E. Boyle

I am very well aware of that. Actually, the discussions to which I referred, I think, are concerned not specifically with the establishment of an advanced business school as such but with the development of studies in business administration. I certainly agree that this is a highly important subject.