HC Deb 03 December 1963 vol 685 c952
3. Mr. Swingler

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the recommendations of the Robbins Report, what immediate increase Her Majesty's Government will make in the recurrent grants to universities.

Mr. Green

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave to the hon. Member for Bishop Auckland (Mr. Boyden) on 19th November.

Mr. Swingler

When will an announcement be made? Is he aware that the university authorities are anxious to know as rapidly as possible, because of the plans that are necessary if a great expansion in the number of places is to take place next year? Can he say when an announcement will be available about these grants?

Mr. Green

I cannot add to my original Answer. I can say that this is being treated as a matter of the very highest priority.