§ 71. Mr. D. Marshallasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he is aware that in filling up forms for the Civil Service Commission it is necessary to state the occupation of the candidate's father and that some candidates dislike having to give this information; and if he will consider removing this obligation.
Applications to Scottish Universities from Persons possessing a Certificate of Fitness. Universities Number of applicants to the various faculties. Totals. Arts. Science (including Engineering, Forestry and Agriculture). Medicine (including Dentistry). Aberdeen: Number of applicants … 215 285 238 738 Number refused admission … — 122 119 241 Percentage … — 48.2 50.0 32.6 Edinburgh: Number of applicants … 666 820 827 2,313 Number refused admission … 37 540 637 1,214 Percentage … 5.5 65.8 77.0 52.4 Glasgow: Number of applicants … 961 858 760 2,579 Number refused admission … 134 274 334 742 Percentage … 13.9 31.9 43.9 28.7 St. Andrews: Number of applicants … 325 204 501 1,013 Number refused admission … 86 22 398 506 Percentage … 26.4 10.7 78.0 49.1 Many applicants approached more than one university. Some were rejected because they were too young, or because, although they possessed a certificate of fitness, their qualifications were not suitable for the faculty for which they applied. Many applications, especially in the schools of medicine, came from overseas.
§ Mr. Timmonsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many young people were refused admission to the Scottish
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§ Mr. Glenvil HallI am not aware of any general reluctance to supply this information, but the suggestion will be borne in mind.