HC Deb 01 August 1963 vol 682 cc171-2W
Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland by how many qualified applicants for teacher training exceed the place? available in colleges in Scotland for the year 1963–64.

Mr. Noble

The Colleges of Education expect to admit all qualified applicants, although a few students may not be admitted to the College of their first choice.

Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that there is a record number of qualified applicants for entry to teacher training colleges in Scotland for the year 1963–64; and, in view of the fact that qualified applicants exceeded places available last year and of the continuing teacher shortage, if he will adopt emergency measures to ensure that no qualified applicant is denied admission to training because of lack of accommodation.

Mr. Noble

I am aware that the number of qualified applicants for admission to colleges of education is increasing year by year. No qualified entrants failed to gain admission in 1962–63 and this is expected to be the position again in 1963–64. The College authorities are pursuing measures to ensure that all qualified applicants will secure places in the future as in the past.