§ 23. Mr. Geoffrey Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy in regard to schools with an exceptionally high proportion of immigrant children; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis HowellMy right hon. Friend intends very shortly to issue to local education authorities a circular about the education of immigrants, which will refer particularly to the needs of schools with a high proportion of immigrant pupils. I will send the right hon. Member a copy when it is available.
§ Mr. LloydWill the hon. Gentleman bring specially to the notice of local education authorities the importance of developing the careers advice, referred to also in the last Question, in respect of these children, who will probably face special difficulties which we would all want to be avoided? Does he agree that it would be most important to get our techniques well prepared before this becomes a large-scale problem?
§ Mr. HowellI answered that Question by the right hon. Gentleman last week, so I will just say "ditto repeato".