§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science which colleges of further education and other educational establishments provide places for courses leading to the radio amateurs' examinations which are required by the students wishing to obtain a radio amateur's licence; and how many places are provided at each separate establishment.
§ Dr. BoysonThe examination concerned is the City and Guilds radio amateurs' examination (765). In 1978–79 77 colleges of further education and 18 other educational establishments offered part-time evening courses in preparation for that examination. The Department does not collect details on the provision of places at individual institutions, but in 1978–79 some 1,700 students were enrolled at these institutions. In addition, external candidates may take the examination after private study, assisted in some cases by lectures or voluntary evening classes arranged by local amateur clubs and societies.