HC Deb 24 June 1954 vol 529 cc59-60W
86. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Minister of Education the minimum value of technical scholarship awards by local education authorities; which authorities give no awards; and what action she is taking to increase the number and value of these awards.

Miss Horsbrugh

No minimum value is laid down for technical scholarship awards by local education authorities and all authorities give some awards for students taking technical courses. My reviews of authorities' arrangements give me the opportunity of suggesting improvements where this appears to be necessary.

87. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Minister of Education how many State technical scholarships have been awarded for 1953 and 1954: and how many of these were tenable at technical colleges and universities, respectively.

Miss Horsbrugh

120 technical State scholarships were awarded in 1953 and the same number will be offered in 1954. These scholarships are tenable at universities or technical colleges at the choice of the scholar. Of the scholars awarded scholarships in 1953, 60 decided to postpone taking up their awards until a future year, one declined the award and 40 took up their awards at universities and 19 at technical colleges.