§ 5. Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is satisfied by the progress being made in the establishment of the business schools at the Universities of London and Manchester; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PrenticeBoth schools are now open for students and their budgets have 1458 been settled. I hear most encouraging reports of their plans, but it is not for me to comment on the academic aspects. This progress in making the necessary arrangements reflects credit on all concerned.
§ Mr. MorrisonCan the hon. Gentleman say whether staff recruitment and student recruitment have been satisfactory?
§ Mr. PrenticeI believe staff recruitment has been satisfactory. If the hon. Member wants details, perhaps he will put down a Question to my hon. Friend or to myself after the election. As to student recruitment, this was started in a small way at both centres. There are post-experience courses at both universities, and a post-graduate short course at Manchester. There are considerable plans for the next academic year.