HC Deb 23 November 1973 vol 864 cc537-8W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) how long she has had the Russell Report under consideration; and when she expects to make known the decisions on implementation by Her Majesty's Government;

(2) if she will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the number of consultations she has had with the various bodies concerned with further education arising from the Russell Report, the dates on which the meetings have been held, and the list of those attending at each together with the bodies they represent.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

Ten months, during which a careful analysis has been made in the light of development in adult education provision since the committee first met. My right hon. Friend hopes to arrange discussions with the main interests in the next few weeks on the basis of this analysis.

Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she proposes to include in her next estimates a sum to cover those recommendations of the Russell Committee which are to be implemented.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

No need for financial provision will arise till decisions have been taken in the light of the discussions my right hon. Friend proposes to hold.