§ Mr. Haseldineasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress has been made in the last three years towards the satisfactory use of university, college and school facilities accommodation during the vacations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Edward ShortConsiderable use is already made of academic buildings during vacations, for research activities, postgraduate and post-experience courses, summer schools and conferences. The use of educational facilities during holidays is a matter for the responsible university, college or school authorities in the light of widely varying circumstances. The practice is already on the increase as a result of the encouragement we are