§ 48. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Education if he will initiate an official survey of sixth-form applications for university and other higher education places in 1962, to determine the number and proportion of candidates who were unsuccessful, the standards required for entry, and the likely effect of the results in 1962 on the competition for places in 1963.
§ Mr. ChatawayNo. I doubt whether such a retrospective survey on a comprehensive basis would be practicable. Information on the number of applications and their outcome is already available in respect of teacher training colleges. As regards the universities a sample survey has been made by the Association of University Teachers in respect of applications in 1962, and from 1963 onwards information should become available through the Central Clearing House set up by the Committee of Vice-Chancellors. In addition, the Committee on Higher Education, in consultation with my Department and the 93W Scottish Education Department, is engaged in compiling estimates of future demand for full-time higher education.