§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from Glasgow college of technology concerning the sale of student residences at the Hamilton college of education; and if he will make assistance available to Strathclyde region education department and the college in meeting the shortfall in accommodation.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe chairman of the college council wrote to my right hon. Friend on 17 December 1982 to ask whether residential accommodation at Hamilton could be used to alleviate difficulties facing students at Glasgow college of technology. He was informed that this would not be possible.
The provision of hostel accommodation for further education students in Strathclyde is a matter for regional council, which must determine its own expenditure priorities within the resources available to it.