HC Deb 24 June 1959 vol 607 cc145-6W
Dr. King

asked the Secretary to the Treasury to what extent the expansion of university places has kept pace with the increased number of sixth-form pupils who qualify for entrance.

Mr. Simon

In the three years October, 1955, to October, 1958, the number of full-time students with homes in the United Kingdom admitted to universities in Great Britain increased by just under 20 per cent. It is estimated that the number of sixth-form pupils having the minimum entrance qualifications increased by about 18 per cent. over the same period.

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