HC Deb 19 November 1968 vol 773 cc262-3W
Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many students receive grants from local education authorities to enable them to attend drama schools; and how many of these are female.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the total number of drama schools in operation; and in which parts of the country they operate.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Full information is not available, but five drama schools are recognised as efficient establishments of further education—two in London, one in Birmingham, one in Essex and one in Kent; and four are recognised as efficient independent schools—two in London, one in Hertfordshire and one in Sussex.