§ 61. Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in connection with the raising of the school leaving age, she will seek to promote in schools an arrangement with industry so that pupils in their last year could spend a number of days per year in some trade in which they are interested or in which they wish to make a career.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeSuch an arrangement would require amendment of the law on the employment of children. My right hon. Friend is considering with the other Departments concerned the possibility of such an amendment.