§ Mrs. Shirley Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether the Government are now able to make the statement promised for spring on the Advisory Council on Adult and Continuing Education's proposal for a national development body on continuing and higher education.
§ Mr. William SheltonThe question whether the Advisory Council on Adult and Continuing Education's proposal for a national development body on adult and continuing education represents the most effective and appropriate mechanism for achieving objectives in this area is a complex one which warrants very careful consideration. We shall take no longer that is absolutely necessary.