16-19 Age Group

HC Deb 14 March 1978 vol 946 cc127-8W

33. Mr. Tim Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will set up an inquiry into the development of education and training for the 16- to 19-year age group.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Central and local government, the Manpower Services Commission and the many other bodies with major responsibilities for 16–19 education and training are devoting considerable attention to this area. I have no immediate plans to set up any general inquiry covering this age group.

47. Mr. Gerry Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she will now establish an inquiry into the education of 16-to19-year-olds.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Central and local government and the many other bodies with major responsibilities for 16–19 education are devoting considerable attention to this area. I have no immediate plans to set up any general inquiry covering this age group.