HC Deb 25 July 1966 vol 732 c205W
Mr. Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) whether any part of the university building programme is to be deferred;

(2) whether any part of the building programmes for technical colleges, and other colleges of advanced education are to be deferred.

Mr. Crosland

University, technical college, and other educational building programmes are not affected by the deferments in public investment announced by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 20th July.

Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what effect the restrictions on capital spending will have on the university building programme.

Mr. Crosland

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given today to the hon. Member for Runcorn (Mr. Carlisle).