§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations have been made by, and what discussions she has had with, representatives of the Workers Educational Association regarding the Russell Report; what reply she has sent; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasIn reply to a request from the association for an early discussion on the Russell Report, my right hon. Friend has said that she will arrange discussions with the main interests, including the association, as soon as the Department's preparatory work is complete.
§ Mr. Marksasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what guidance she will give to local education authorities preparing estimates for 1974–75 on the need for an extension of adult education.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasMy right hon. Friend will consider whether to issue guidance to local education authorities on the development of adult eduction when she has completed her analysis of the Russell Report and discussed its main recommendations with the bodies most closely concerned, including the local authority associations.
§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she has received the comments and observations on the Russell Report prepared by the Association for Adult Education; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasYes. My right hon. Friend will take the association's views into account during her consideration of the Russell Report's recommendations.