§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals he has for ensuring that there is enough suitable accommodation for students studying in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodFurther and higher education institutions are independent, autonomous bodies responsible for deciding their own priorities, including admissions policies and any arrangements for the accommodation of their students.
All Full-time and Part-time, Undergraduate and Postgraduate students at each of the constituent colleges of the University of Wales1 Colleges of the University of Wales 1970–71 1980–81 1990–91 1992–93 Aberystwyth 2,592 3,318 4,013 5,070 Bangor 2,515 3,149 3,819 5,015 Cardiff2 3,755 6,266 10,069 12,134 St. David's, Lampeter 354 810 1,012 1,332 Swansea 3,510 4,295 6,056 7,823 University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology2 2,025 3,038 — — College of Medicine 423 791 1,201 1,738 Total 15,174 21,667 26,170 33,112 1 As at December of each year. 2 In 1988 the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology merged with the University of Wales College Cardiff. Source: "Statistic of Education, Volume 6—Universities" and "University Statistics; Students and Staff' published by Universities' Statistical Record.