§ 34. Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice he has given regarding the desirable level of machine tool provision in secondary schools.
§ Dr. BoysonNo explicit advice has been issued on this matter, which is essentially one for local determination in the light of needs and available resources. Attention has, however, been drawn recently in a number of ways to the importance of craft, design and technology within the school curriculum as an element of preparation for working life.