HL Deb 12 July 1979 vol 401 cc1123-4WA
The Earl of KIMBERLEY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What do the Government propose to do about the consultative document on vocational preparation entitled A Better Start in Working Life issued by the previous Labour Administration?

The Earl of GOWRIE

Better preparation of young people for the world of work is important to the development of a more capable and flexible workforce. The views of those concerned on the ideas advanced in the consultative paper would be valuable to the Government, both as part of this discussion and as a contribution to their review of the relationship between schools, further education and training. We therefore renew the invitation to comment extended in the paper and would particu- larly welcome views submitted by the end of the year. Thereafter we shall form our own views on what needs to be done, taking into account our commitment to reduce public expenditure.