§ 30. Dr. Grayasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the total number of full-time students in Greater London, and the percentage increase in these over the last five years.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsAbout 89,500. This represents an increase of 47 per cent. over the figure for five years earlier.
§ Dr. GrayWhilst welcoming the news of that sweeping increase in the number 649 of students in London, may I ask my hon. Friend to look at their desperate lodging situation? Will he seek to increase also by 47 per cent. the supply of hostel and single-room accommodation?
§ Mr. RobertsMy right hon. Friend and I share to the full my hon. Friend's concern about this problem. It is not an easy problem, but we continue to do what we can to alleviate the situation.