HC Deb 14 November 1932 vol 270 cc761-2W
Mr. McENTEE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education what was the number of private students and students recognised for grant, respectively, entering training colleges in September, 1930, 1931, and 1932?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

The figures are as follow:—

England and Wales.
Students admitted to Universities and Training Colleges under the Regulations for the Training of Teachers.
Academic year. Recognised grant-earning Students. Private Students.
1930–31 8,222 370
1931–32 (Provisional). 8,490 411

Figures for the academic year beginning in 1932 are not yet available.