§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received concerning the difficulties of placing polytechnic and university higher national diploma and degree sandwich course students for practical experience; what has been or will be his reply; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. and learned Friend and I have received letters from many organisations and individuals and I have met a deputation from the National Union of Students when the difficulties facing students on sandwich courses were discussed. As I announced on 15 June in response to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for Ripon (Dr. Hampson), in recognition of these difficulties the Department of Education and Science has embarked upon an urgent review in order to identify possible remedial action and to appraise the long-term prospects for sandwich courses.