HC Deb 07 June 1962 vol 661 cc83-4W
Mr. Curran

asked the Minister of Education (1) whether he will now give full details, with dates, of his plans for extending technical education in West Middlesex;

(2) whether he will now give dates when building works will start on Uxbridge Technical College, and when it will be completed.

Mr. K. Thompson

I am informed that, with the help of new minor building projects and the hiring of accommodation, the Authority hopes to pro- vide for up to 6,500 additional day release students in West Middlesex next September. As for major projects, about 500 new places should be ready at Ealing Technical College by the same date. Building work for the Uxbridge Technical College is expected to start this summer and should be completed by September, 1964. It is hoped to have some of the accommodation ready for use by September, 1963. The first instalment of new buildings for the Isleworth Polytechnic at a cost of £250,000 is included in the 1963–64 programme. The plans for the Brunel C.A.T. and the plans under consideration for West Middlesex from 1964–65 onwards were outlined in my right hon. Friend's Answer to my hon. Friend's Question on 7th February last.

I am sending my hon. Friend a letter giving further details.

Mr. Curran

asked the Minister of Education whether he expects that a sufficient supply of teachers will be available for his programme of technical education in West Middlesex.

Mr. K. Thompson

I understand that recruitment has been encouraging and is still rising and that the Authority does not foresee any serious difficulties except perhaps for a few senior posts in some engineering subjects.