HC Deb 30 January 1969 vol 776 cc361-2W
Mr. William Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many agricultural colleges and institutes in Wales had a full complement of students in 1967–68; and how many places at agricultural colleges in Wales are unfilled.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Of the four centres providing full-time residential courses in agriculture in Wales, one, namely the Monmouthshire College of Agriculture at Usk, was full to capacity in 1967–68, and is also full in the current session. There are 33 vacant places in the other three agricultural centres in the current session.

Mr. William Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many students have been unable to pursue a career of agricultural education in Wales due to lack of college places.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

None, though some would-be students do not satisfy admission requirements.