§ 63. Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Education how many first-year students at training colleges are taking specialist science courses, including courses in rural science; and what are the numbers estimated for each of the following years to 1970–71.
§ Mr. ChatawayAbout 430 students entered these courses in 1962–63. It is not yet possible to give estimates for future years but my right hon. Friend has recently asked the colleges with special facilities for such courses to aim to make the greatest possible use of them and he will keep the numbers under review.
Mr. Wileyasked the Minister of Education what provision is being made to increase the facilities for students taking specialist science courses at training colleges.
§ Mr. ChatawayI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given this afternoon to his other Question about specialist science courses.