§ 54 and 55. Mr. Morrisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how many agricultural colleges in England and in Scotland provide diploma training; how many students are at each one; and how many come from Wales;
(2) if he will consult the Minister of Science as to the siting of a Welsh agricultural college.
§ Mr. SoamesFive agricultural colleges in England and three in Scotland provide training leading to national diplomas. The total number of students at those colleges is 1,548 and the number of Welsh students is 60. Full details for each college are given in the table below.
My right hon. Friend the Minister for Science is fully aware of the consideration which the Government is giving to the problem of a Welsh Agricultural College.
STUDENTS AT AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES — All students Welsh students Harper Adams Agricultural College 232 19 Royal Agricultural College 475 23 Seale Hayne Agricultural College 253 8 Shuttleworth College 138 3 Studley College 97 4 I have been advised by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland that the number of diploma students 61W and of Welsh students at the three colleges of agriculture in Scotland are:
— Diploma students Welsh students East of Scotland College 88 1 North of Scotland College 87 Nil West of Scotland College 178 2