64. Mr. EdwardEvans asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied that the number of places available for science students at the universities is sufficient to meet the demand for places of those of sufficiently high academic attainment for entry, and whether he will make a statement on the Government's policy on university grants in this regard.
§ Mr. H. BrookeThe increasing demand for admission to science courses in universities is causing congestion in some institutions. Improved and enlarged laboratories have been provided on a considerable scale in recent years, others are under construction, and plans for substantial future developments are being considered.