University of Wales (Computers)

HC Deb 28 July 1966 vol 732 cc1884-5

35. Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what provision for computer machines has been made in the colleges of the University of Wales in accordance with the recommendations of the Flowers Report.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

Orders have been placed with manufacturers for new computers for each of the constituent colleges.

Mr. Morgan

Will the Minister confirm that if and when these computer machines are issued to colleges of the University of Wales they will be made available for joint use by industrial concerns in Wales in appropriate cases, subject to the university colleges having the first claim upon their use?

Mr. Roberts

I can certainly give that assurance, and add that it is not a question of "if" but of "when". Delivery dates are now in hand and the first machine will be delivered in September of this year.