§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Education if he will make a statement 177W on the number of places to be provided for full-time art students in art schools recognised for the new diploma, and the number of students seeking places.
§ Sir E. BoyleIt is estimated that there will be approximately 1,400 places available this September at the 29 colleges and schools of art approved by the National Council for Diplomas in Art178W and Design to offer courses leading to the new diploma. Returns from local education authorities show that there are approximately 2,900 students, suitably qualified by age and minimum educational attainments, at present on pre-diploma courses. It cannot be assumed that all of these will complete their pre-diploma courses satisfactorily