HC Deb 26 February 1968 vol 759 c256W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of new places provided in colleges of education in each of the past five years; and what is his estimate of the numbers to be provided up to 1971.

Mr. Ross

The numbers for the past five years are set out below:

1963 1964 1965 1966 1967
1,400 100 1,245 300

It is estimated that a further 2,500 places will be provided before 1st January, 1971.