HC Deb 02 July 1964 vol 697 cc262-3W
42. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will make a statement on the progress made in providing more places for students taking the Diploma in Art and Design.

Mr. Chataway

Last September there were 61 approved courses leading to the Diploma in Art and Design at 29 colleges. These provided 1,480 first-year places. In September next there will be a total of 80 approved courses at 36 colleges, providing at least 1,800 first-year places.