§ Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for War the cost of educating a student at Welbeck College and the average contribution required from the parents of students; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesThe latest figures available are those for the financial year 1956–57 when the cost was about £590 for each boy, allowing for an average contribution of £60 from parents.
§ Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for War what academic qualifications are required by entrants to Welbeck College; and how long is the ordinary course undertaken there.
§ Mr. SoamesCandidates must be up to the ordinary level of the General Certificate of Education in mathematics and physics and in one or more other subjects. English and a foreign language are desirable. The length of the course is two years.
§ Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for War the number of students at Welbeck College; and what proposals he has for increasing this number.
§ Mr. SoamesThe College is at present full with 150 students. I have no proposals for expansion at present.