§ Mr. Rankinasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the University Grants Committee in its annual return to the Treasury has painted out the need for several new universities in Great Britain; and whether he will ensure that one of them will be situated in Scotland.
§ Sir E. BoyleNo decision has yet been taken on whether there is a need for new university institutions, in addition to those which we are encouraging at Norwich and York, but the University Grants Committee, which advises my right hon. Friend on these matters, would be ready to consider applications from localities in Scotland.