HC Deb 11 July 1963 vol 680 cc1406-7
29. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Education what action he is taking to secure better staff-student ratios in the Cornwall Technical College and the Falmouth Technical College.

Sir E. Boyle

The appointment of staff to technical colleges is a matter for local education authorities, but Her Majesty's inspectors are of course ready to advise on appropriate student-staff ratios in different circumstances.

Mr. Hayman

May I ask the Minister to take into account that it would appear from reports I am getting that the staff-student ratios are inflicting great hardship on the staffs of both colleges, and that this is detrimental to the students and to the colleges? Will the right hon. Gentleman take account of that and see whether some improvement can be secured?

Sir E. Boyle

I know that concern has been expressed on this matter. I am visiting the authority tomorrow and I may have a chance to raise it—in the words of the author of Vice Versa—"in the course of casual conversation".

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