HC Deb 31 October 1957 vol 575 cc94-5W
Mr. Albu

asked the Minister of Education the number of courses in advanced science and technology at present being conducted in technical colleges.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

In 1955–56, the latest session for which figures are at present available, the number of courses in advanced science and technology in technical colleges in England and Wales was full-time 454, part-time day 1,509.

Mr. Albu

asked the Minister of Education the number of students at present enrolled in the first and second years of courses for the diploma in technology.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

The number of students in the first and second years of courses for the Diploma in Technology in colleges in England and Wales is first year 532, second year 291.

Mr. Atbu

asked the Minister of Education what is the number of technical colleges at present conducting courses for the diploma in technology and the total number of such courses.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

Thirty-seven courses at eleven colleges.

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