§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many boys and girls, respectively, completed the full course of secondary education in 1954–55 in the Colonies; and how many of these have continued their studies in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. HareMy right hon. Friend has not yet received from all territories the returns for secondary education for the period requested. He is asking Governments to supply the information and I will write to the hon. Member when their replies have been received.
The number of students from the Colonial territories who arrived in the United Kingdom between August and October. 1955, to start courses in higher education institutions in this country in the present academic year was 3,000 of whom 950 were girls.