§ 11. Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will seek powers to provide finance for the remedial teaching of English in cities with large immigrant populations.
§ Miss Joan LestorUnder Section 11 of the Local Government Act 1966 authorities with immigrant populations can already claim Government grant at the rate of 75 per cent. on the salaries of staff specially employed to deal with the language and other special needs of Commonwealth immigrants.
§ Mr. JannerIs my hon. Friend aware that her brief visit to Leicester last week was much appreciated? Is she also aware that, in spite of any help that may be available, remedial teachers in Leicester are encountering great difficulties? Can she give some positive hope of financial help to them in their efforts?
§ Miss LestorI much enjoyed my visit to Leicester, and I was interested to see the efforts that are being made there to deal with some of the difficulties. At the moment I cannot hold out any hope of further allowances, but the matter is constantly under review. My hon. and learned Friend may like to write to me about this if he feels so inclined.