§ Mr. Boydenasked the Minister of Education, in view of the relatively small number of men and women over 25 at present admitted to training colleges, if he will take further steps to increase recruitment and provide places for mature students.
§ Sir E. BoyleIn 1962–63 there were more than 4,500 students over 25 years of age following courses of initial training in the training colleges; this represents nearly 10 per cent. of the total number in initial training courses. I expect that the steps which all colleges are taking to increase their student numbers will lead to a further increase in the recruitment of older students.