§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science on how many occasions since 1974 he has met other education Ministers of the EEC countries; and when he next intends to attend such a meeting.
§ Mr. MulleyIn December 1975 I attended the one formal meeting of EEC Ministers of Education which has been held since I took up office. I expect the next meeting to take place in November, and I shall attend it if I can. I have additionally met education Ministers of other EEC countries individually and in wider settings on various occasions and foresee further opportunities for such contacts.