§ Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will undertake a study into psychological stress amongst students in polytechnics with particular reference to mental breakdown, suicide and the rate of drop-out; and whether he will make a statement on 304W the extent of student health services at polytechnics.
§ Mr. FowlerMy right hon. Friend does not propose such a study. Under present legislation the provision of health services in polytechnics and other colleges of further education is confined to students under 19 years of age except in the area of the Inner London Education Authority, which has wider powers under a local Act.