§ 43. Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what consideration has been given to the case for establishing a school of medicine in Keele University and the hospitals of the Stoke-on-Trent group; and when a decision can be expected.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsThe Royal Commission on Medical Education is considering in the context of medical education generally the question of establishing further new medical schools. The proposal for a new school at Keele, together with similar proposals from other universities, is also being considered by the University Grants Committee in consultation with the Ministry of Health. I cannot say when it will be possible to announce any decisions.