§ Mr. Skinnardasked the Minister of Education whether students in training colleges, on two-year courses, may now be granted extension of deferment for a third year, to take the final examination for a degree in either arts or science, provided they have already passed the intermediate examination and have since pursued courses leading to the final examination.
§ Miss WilkinsonNo, Sir. Medically fit men students admitted to training colleges under the age of 18 on 1st October in the year of admission are regarded as engaged in a reserved occupation for two years of training, but no further period of reservation is allowed, either to take a degree or for any other purpose.
§ Mr. Mallalieuasked the Minister of Education whether she will send to heads of all secondary schools a clear statement of the Government's call-up policy, so that students, in planning their entrance into universities or industry, may know where they stand.
§ Miss WilkinsonAny such statement of policy would be a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service. It would certainly be circulated by my Department to local education authorities and governing bodies.