§ Mr. Boydenasked the Minister of Education (1) why the number of pure science first degrees of London University obtained by students in further education establishments in England and Wales decreased in 1961–62 compared with 1959–60;
(2) why the number of pure science higher degrees of London University obtained by students in further educational establishment in England and Wales was lower in 1961–62 than in 1957–58.
§ Sir E. BoyleThe fluctuations in these figures are relatively small, and I doubt whether the year to year variations are of much significance. Among the factors affecting the volume of this work in the technical colleges are, of course, the development of other work at the same level and the growth in the number of university places for science students.