§ 12. Mr. Boydenasked the Minister of Education how many courses have been arranged by local education authorities this autumn for the training and education of apprentices during their first year; and what number of enrolments were made.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education (Mr. Christopher Chataway)This information is not yet available, but I will send it to the hon. Member as soon as it has been received from local education authorities.
§ Mr. BoydenLast year there was some progress, but not enough. Will the hon. Gentleman consider reviewing the results of Circular 9/1960 and seeing whether we can get every local authority to participate in this form of training and education?
§ Mr. ChatawayMy right hon. Friend will take that suggestion into considera- 1382 tion. The situation should be clearer when we receive the replies from the local authorities, which should be very soon. They were asked to supply the information by 26th November.