§ 39. Mr. Silvesterasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what study he has made of the extent to which the present balance between arts and science students at the universities is likely to satisfy the needs of industry and commerce.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThis matter is kept under review by the Committee on Manpower Resources for Science and Technology and I have recently received the advice of the Dainton Committee and the interim report of the Swann Committee. The University Grants Committee takes the needs of industry and commerce into account in deciding the number of places to be provided at universities. The new polytechnics will provide further opportunities to increase the supply of qualified scientists and technologists.