HC Deb 18 January 1977 vol 924 cc85-6W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many people are currently illiterate; and how this figure compares with 1967 and 1957, respectively.

Mr. Oakes

The information is not available and its collection would be difficult even if there were an agreed definition of literacy and suitable tests to measure it. Present estimates are that over 100,000 adult literacy students are

Official Report a list showing the expenditure by each English education authority on service training, including teachers' centers.

Mr. Oakes

This information is not available.