Art Schools and Students

HC Deb 31 January 1957 vol 563 cc219-20W

Mr. Orbach

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education the total number of art schools already closed or under notice of closure by local education authorities.

Sir E. Boyle

In the last three years one art school has been closed. Another is under notice to close.

Mr. Orbach

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education (1) the most recent figures available for the number of full-time art students;

(2) what was the number of full-time art students attending classes in the years 1949–50; and what proportion of these were receiving further education and training scheme grants.

Sir E. Boyle

In 1955–56 there were 11,515 full-time students attending art schools and colleges maintained or aided by local education authorities. The corn' parable figure for 1949–50 was 14,577, of whom 2,843 were receiving grants under the Further Education and Training Scheme.