§ 16. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress has been made in the establishment of a university of the air.
§ Miss Jennie LeeA study of the educational scope and functions of a university of the air has been completed, and the Government are now considering the financial, organisational and technical questions involved.
§ Mr. HamiltonIs my hon. Friend completely satisfied that it is a practical proposition and when will she be publishing a White Paper on her findings?
§ Miss LeeI am completely satisfied that it is a practical and deeply desirable proposition. A White Paper may very well be produced, but only when the questions which are now being examined, financial and organisational, have been settled.
Mr. J. E. B. HillWould the hon. Lady not agree that the present title is somewhat misleading as to the scope and possible methods of implementing this suggestion? Could she not find a better title and has she consulted the University Grants Committee on the project?
§ Miss LeeI have looked into this matter carefully. We think that the title is appropriate and I had a representative of the University Grants Committee on the very distinguished educational committee which advised me in its unanimous report.