HC Deb 02 August 1963 vol 682 c192W
Mr. Boyden

asked the Minister of Education, in view of the small number of students taking full-time and sandwich courses in building and the urgent needs of the industry, what measures he is taking to encourage building firms to release their employees for these courses.

Sir E. Boyle

The National Federation of Building Trades Employers and the Institute of Builders already encourage building firms to release their employees for full-time and sandwich courses leading to professional qualifications, and there has been a marked increase in numbers on these courses in the past three years.