Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent the further education college building programme in Scotland is being affected by the recent proposed reductions in capital expenditure; and which projects are so affected.
§ Mr. RossThe following two new further education colleges have been deferred for six months and will now start next spring:
Telford District College, Edinburgh.
Esk Valley Technical College, Midlothian.
Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many further education college building projects were started in Scotland in the years 1962, 1963 and 1964, respectively; and how many he estimates will be started in 1965 and 1966, respectively.
§ Mr. RossThe following is the information required:
FURTHER EDUCATION BUILDING PROJECTS Started Estimated to Start 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 New colleges 3 3 2 1 5 Major extensions (£50,000 and over) 7 2 8 5 3 Minor extensions (under £50,000) 11 11 14 19 1