HC Deb 22 July 1968 vol 769 cc39-40W
Mr. Atkinson

asked the Secretary of Stats for Education and Science if he will ensure that the Hornsey College of Art, London, will be re-opened to students in September, 1968, and that those students already accepted for admission in September will be notified accordingly.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Arrangements for the reopening of the college are the responsibility of the governing body and the local education authority.

Mr. Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will direct the authority concerned to report to him on the circumstances of the non-reappointment of full- and part-time staff at the Hornsey College of Art, London; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

I understand from the local education authority that no full-time members of staff have been given notice to terminate their appointments. The contracts of part-time staff automatically terminate at the end of every academic year and the governors and the authority will be reviewing the question of offers of reappointment in the light of the expected needs of the college.