§ 30. Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will set up an advisory council to study and report on the curriculum in further education colleges.
§ Mr. Gerry FowlerNo, but we recognise the importance of curriculum development in further education and it is likely to receive some attention at the national conference which my right hon. Friend is holding on 23rd-24th March on "16–19: Getting Ready For Work".
§ 43. Dr. Hampsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he intends to make a statement on provision for the 16 to 19-year-olds.
§ Mr. Gerry FowlerA Government statement on one aspect—the vocational preparation of young people—will be made shortly. My right hon. Friend is also to hold a national conference on 23rd-24th March on "16–19: Getting Ready for Work".