§ Dr. Hampsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of students hi higher education in 1970 and in 1974 were in colleges of education; and what is the forecast for 1980.
§ Mr. Gerry FowlerStudents in former colleges of education in England and Wales in 1970 and 1974 formed 28 per cent. and 25 per cent, respectively of all students on higher education courses in institutions in England and Wales, or 24 per cent, and 21 per cent. respectively of those in higher education in Great Britain. As regards 1980, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 28th January to the hon. Member for St. Marylebone (Mr. Baker).—[Vol. 904, c.220.]
§ Dr. Hampsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how 123W many teacher training places are currently in polytechnics; and what is the forecast for this sector in 1981.
§ Mr. Gerry FowlerThere were 2,745 places in 1973. Proposals already agreed or at an advanced stage of negotiation for mergers of polytechnics and colleges of education involve approximately 11,500 further places. It is expected that by 1981 there will be some 14,500 teacher training places in polytechnics.