§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received regarding the establishment of a manufacturing engineering degree course at the Bolton Institute of Technology; how many persons are expected to undertake such a course; if he intends to give his approval to such a course at Bolton; what further developments have now taken place; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonI have met the hon. Member together with a member of staff of the Bolton Institute of Technology to discuss the course he refers to. The position is that the course is being considered by the North-Western regional advisory council for further education; if it supports it, it will be con-486W sidered by regional staff inspectors, acting on behalf of my right hon. and learned Friend, under the terms of this Department's further education circular letter 1/80.