§ Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary for Technical Co-operation what progress has been made in increasing the number of places for practical training in industry, commerce, and banking, for Commonwealth students in the United Kingdom during the years 1962–64; and at what level of academic attainment these places are available.
Mr. CarrThe estimated total of Commonwealth students following courses of practical training in industry and with professional firms in the U.K. has increased from about 5,100 in 1961–62 to about 5,400 in 1962–63. The 1963–64 figures are not yet available The level of academic attainment varies from the graduate to the holder of an Ordinary National Certificate or Diploma.
The possibility of making more training places available for overseas students in industry was considered at a conference convened by the Federation of British Industries last year, in which my Department participated. The broad conclusions readied at this conference are being followed up with the F.B.I. by the appropriate Government Departments.