76. Mr. H. D. Hughesasked the Minister of Works what was the total value of building licences granted for extensions of universities and technical colleges, respectively, in 1948.
§ Mr. KeyThe total value of new building work licensed and authorised for Universities during 1948 was £1,388,500. I cannot give a precise figure for technical colleges but the total value of work authorised for further education during 1948 was about £1,750,000, most of which was for technical colleges and institutes.