§ Mr. Mikardoasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in connection with Appendix II of Command Paper No. 9537 in each of the tables and categories, what were the relevant number of university students taking each examination and the estimated comparable numbers for 1954–55, 1955–56, and yearly to 1958–59.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanThe comparable numbers of degrees for 1954–55 are set out below. I regret that the other information asked for is not available.
A. First Degrees and diplomas in pure science Honours Degrees Mathematics 504 Biological sciences 380 Chemistry 917 Physics 597 Geology and related sciences 122 General honours degrees 558 Pass Degrees and Diplomas 2,226 TOTAL 5,304
B. First degrees and diplomas in technology Honours Degrees Civil engineering and building 215 Chemical technology, including fuel and petroleum 123 Mechanical and aeronautical engineering 191 Electrical engineering and electronics 158 Mining 52 Metallurgical engineering and metallurgy 114 General engineering 364 Other technologies 36 Architecture 56 Pass Degrees and Diplomas 1,912 TOTAL 3,221