§ Mr. Eggarasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many departmental committees of inquiry he and his predecessors, including Ministers of Education, have commissioned since 1955; and what were the subjects the committees investigated, the dates they were established, who chaired them and the dates they reported.
§ Sir Keith JosephThe information requested is listed as follows. The dates without brackets are those of commencement, where appropriate; the dates with brackets are those of reporting. Given the period of time involved I cannot guarantee that the list is complete.
Report of the committee on maladjusted children. 1950 [1955]. Chairman: Dr. J. E. A. Underwood.Report of the working party on assistance with the cost of boarding education. 1950 [I960]. Chairman: L. C. J. Martin.The supply and training of teachers for technical colleges: report of a special committee appointed by the Minister of Education in September, 1956 [1957]. Chairman: Mr. Willis Jackson.15–18: a report of the Central Advisory Council for Education (England). 1956 [1959]. Chairman: Sir Geoffrey Crowther.Arts and crafts in the schools of Wales: report of the Central Advisory Council for Education (Wales) (The arts in education). [1956]. Chairman: Mr. Alun Oldfield-Davies.The general certificate of education and sixth form studies: third report of the Secondary Schools Examinations Council. 1956 [I960]. Chairman: Dr. J. F. Lockwood.The structure of the public library service in England and Wales: report of the committee appointed by the Minister of Education in September, 1957 [1959]. Chairman: Sir Sydney Roberts.Report of the Advisory Committee on Further Education for commerce 1957 [1959]. Chairman: Mr. J. G. McMeeking.44WReport of the land use study group: forestry, agriculture and the multiple use of rural land 1957 [1966] (under Natural Resources (Technical) Committee). Chairman: The Countess of Albermarle.Examinations in secondary schools: the certificate of secondary education: a proposal for a new leaving certificate other than the GCE: fourth report of the Secondary Schools Examinations Council, 1958 [1961]. Chairman: Dr. J. F. Lockwood.Secondary School examinations other than the GCE: report of a committee appointed by the Secondary Schools Examinations Council in July 1958 [I960].Grants to students: report of the committee appointed by the Minister of Education and the Secretary of State for Scotland in June 1958 [I960]. Chairman: Sir Colin Anderson.First report of the National Advisory Council on Art Education 1959 [I960]. Chairman: Sir William Coldstream.First report of Advisory Sub-committee on Further Education for Agriculture. 1959 [I960]. Chairman: B. G. Lampard-Vachell.Second report of Advisory Sub-committee for Further Education for Agriculture. 1959 [1961]. Chairman: B. G. Lampard- Vachell.Education in rural Wales: report of the Central Advisory Council for Education (Wales). [I960]. Chairman: Mr. Alun Oldfield-Davies.Sixth form studies and university entrance requirements: sixth report of the Secondary Schools Examinations Council. 1960 [1962]. Chairman: Sir John Lockwood.The teaching of Russian: report of the committee appointed by the Minister of Education and the Secretary of State for Scotland in September, 1960 [1962]. Chairman: Mr. N. G. Annan.Examining of English language: eighth report of the Secondary Schools Examinations Council. 1960 [1964]. Chairman: Sir John Lockwood.Inter-library co-operation in England and Wales: report of the working party appointed by the Minister of Education in March, 1961 [1962]. Chairman: Mr. E. B. H. Baker.Standards of public library service in England and Wales: report of the working party appointed by the Minister of Education in March 1961 [1962]. Chairman: Mr. H. T. Bourdillon.Training of part-time youth leaders and their assistants: report of the working party appointed by the Minister of Education in July 1961. [1962]. Chairman: Mr. G. S. Bessey.Half our future: a report of the Central Advisory Council for Education (England). 1961 [1963] (education of pupils aged 13–16 of average or less than average ability). Chairman: Mr. J. H. Newsom.Technical Education in Wales: report of the Central Advisory Council for Education (Wales) [1961]. Chairman: Mr. A. B. Oldfield-Davies.Higher education. Report, Appendices i-iv etc. 1961 [1963]. Chairman: Lord Robbins.Certificate of Secondary Education: notes for the guidance of regional examining bodies: fifth report of the Secondary Schools Examinations council 1961 [1962]. Chairman: Sir John Lockwood.Scope and standards of the certificate of secondary education: seventh report of the Secondary Schools Examinations Council, 1961 [1963]. Chairman: Sir John Lockwood.Management studies in technical colleges: first report of the United Kingdom Advisory Council on Education for Management, 1961 [1962]. Chairman: Mr. J. W. Plan.Nuclear Power for Ship Propulsion. Report of the working group on marine reactor research. 1961 [1964]. Chairman: Sir John Dunnett to Dec. 1962, Sir Thomas Padmore.Report of the Advisory Sub-Committee on Sandwich courses 1961 [1963]. Chairman: Sir Lionel Russell, (free publication)A higher award in business studies: report of the advisory subcommittee on a higher award in business studies, 1961. [1964]. Chairman: Mr. W. F. Crick.Vocational courses in colleges and schools of art: second report of the National Advisory Council on Art Education [1962]. Chairman: Sir William Coldstream.Demand and supply of teachers 1960–1980: seventh report of the National Advisory Council on the Training and Supply of Teachers [1962]. Chairman: Mr. J. S. Fulton.45WThe future pattern of the education and training of teachers: eigth report of the National Advisory Council on the Training and Supply of Teachers. [1962]. Chairman: Mr. J. S. Fulton.Management Studies in Technical Colleges: second report of the United Kingdom Advisory Council on Education for Management. 1962 [1965]. Chairman: Mr. J. W. Platt.Day release: the report of a committee set up by the Minister of Education. 1962 [1964]. Chairman: Mr. C. Henniker-Heaton.Report of the Committee on social studies, 1963 [1965]. Chairman: Lord Heyworth.Report of the working party on the school's curricula and examinations. 1963 [1964]. Chairman: Sir John Lockwood.Children and their primary schools: a report of the Central Advisory Council for Education (England). Vol. I: Research and Surveys, 1963. [1967]. Chairman: Lady Bridget Plowden.Report of the Advisory Committee on Agricultural Education. 1963 [1966]. Chairman: Sir Harry Pilkington.The demand for and supply of teachers 1963–1986: ninth report of the National Advisory Council on the Training and Supply of Teachers. 1963. [1965]. Chairman: Mr. A. L. C. Bullock.The Public relations of further education: report of a Sub-Committee of NACEIC. 1963. [1964]. Chairman: Sir William Alexander (free publication).The education of deaf children: the possible place of finger spelling and signing: report of the committee appointed by the Secretary of State for Education and Science in October 1964. [1968]. Chairman: Professor M. M. Lewis.Family pension benefits for teachers in England and Wales: report of the official working party on pensions for widows, widowers, children and other dependents of teachers in England and Wales. 1964. [1965]. Chairman: W. D. Pile.Lubrication (Tribology): education and research: report on the present position and industry's needs. 1964. [1966]. Chairman: Mr. H. P. JostUniversity teachers' superannuation: report of a working party. 1964. [1968]. Chairman: Sir George Maddex.The flow into employment of scientists, engineers and technologists: report of the working group on manpower for scientific growth. 1964. [1968]. Chairman: Professor Michael Swann.A report on the use of buildings and equipment by the Committee on the more effective use of technical college resources. 1964. [1968]. Chairmen: Sir H. Pilkington and Sir J. Hunt.The supply and training of teachers for further education: report of the standing Sub-Committee on teachers for Further Education of the National Advisory Council on the Training and Supply of Teachers. 1964. [1966]. Chairman: Sir Lionel Russell.Training of part-time youth leaders and assistants: report of the review committee of the Youth Service Development Council. 2nd Report. 1964. [1965]. Chairman: Mr. R. Howlett.Post-Diploma studies in art and design: Mural report of the National Advisory Council on Art Education. [1964]. Chairman: Sir William Coldstream.A report on the use of costing and other financial techniques in technical colleges by the Committee on the More Effective Use of Technical College Resources. 1964. [1965]. Chairman: Lord Pilkington.Committee on research and development in modern languages: first report. 1964. [1967]. Chairman: Dr. L. Farrar-Brown.Report on size of classes and approval of further education courses by the Committee on Technical College Resources. 1964. [1966]. Chairman: Sir Harry Pilkington.Science in Education in Wales today: a report of the Central Advisory Council for Education [Wales]. [1965]. Chairman: Professor F. Llewellyn-Jones.Psychologists in education services: report of a working party appointed by the Secretary of State for Education and Science 1965. [1968]. Chairman: Professor A. Summerfield.Report of a joint working group on computers for research. 1965. [1966]. Chairman: Professor B. H. Flowers.Report of the study group on the government of colleges of education. 1965. [1966]. Chairman: Mr. T. R. Weaver.Collection of residue data; a report by the Advisory Committee on Pesticides and Other Toxic Chemicals covering a report by its working party on the collection of residue data. 1965. [1969]. Chairman: Professor A. Wilson.46WInterim report of the working group on manpower parameters for scientific growth. 1965. [1966]. Chairman: Professor M. M. Swann.Report on the 1965 triennial manpower survey of engineers, technologists, scientists and technical supporting staff. 1965. [1966]. Chairman: Professor Sir W. Jackson.Enquiry into the flow of candidates in science and technology into higher education. 1965. [1968]. Chairman: Dr. F. S. Dainton.Public Schools commission. First report. Vol. I: Report Vol. II: Appendices. 1965. [1968] (independent boarding schools). Chairman: Sir John Newsom.Immigrants and the youth service: report of a committee of the Youth Service Development Council. 1965. [1967]. Chairman: The Lord Hunt.Service by youth: report of a Committee of the Youth Service Development Council. 1965. [1966]. Chairman: Mr. G. S. Bessey.A review of the scope and problems of scientific and technological manpower policy. 1965. [1965]. Chairman: Professor Sir Willis Jackson.Report on education and training requirements for the electrical and mechanical manufacturing industries. 1955. [1966]. Chairman: Mr. G. S. Bosworth.Computer education: report of an inter-departmental working group. 1965. [1967].The Nutritional Standard of the school dinner. Report of a Departmental working party. 1965. [1965]. Chairman: Mr. R. Howlett.Council for Scientific Policy. Report of the working party on liaison between universities and government research establishments. 1965. [1967]. Chairman: Sir Gordon Sutherland.Report of the committee on football. 1966. [1968]. Chairman: Mr. D. Norman Chester.Report of the working group on molecular biology. 1966. [1968]. Chairman: Dr. J. C. Kendrew.A report on the supply and training of librarians. 1966. [1968]. Chairman: Mr. F. W. Jessup.The brain drain: report of the working group on migration. 1966. [1967]. Chairman: Mr. F. E. Jones.Primary education in Wales.].967. Chairman: Professor C. E. Gittins.Report of the Committee on Technician courses and Examinations. 1967 [1969].The open university: report of the planning committee to the Secretary of State for Education and Science. 1967. [1969]. Chairman: Sir Peter Venables.Advisory panel on student maintenance grants: a report 1967. [1968]. Chairman: Professor A. J. Brown.Report of the National Libraries Committee. 1967. [1969]. Chairman: Dr. F. S. Dainton.Report of a study on the support of scientific research in universities. 1967. [1971]. Chairman: Sir Harrie Massey.Report of a Working Group on Biological Manpower. 1967. [1971]. Chairman: Dr. R. D. Keynes.Second report of the Committee on Research and Development in Modern Languages. 1967–70. [1971]. Chairman: Mr. L. Farrer-Brown.A report on an inquiry into the pattern and organisation of the college by the Committee on the More Effective Use of Technical College Resources 1968. [1969]. Chairman: Sir Joseph Hunt.Public Schools Commission. Second report. Vol. I and H. Report on independent day schools and direct grant grammar schools, Vol. III: Scotland, 1968. [1970]. Chairman: Professor D. V. Donnison.The Education of the visually handicapped: report of the committee of enquiry. 1968. [1972]. Chairman: Professor M. D. Vernon.The Structure of art and design education in the further education sector: report of a joint committee of NACAE and National Council of Art and Design. 1968. [1970]. Chairman: Sir William Coldstream.A teaching council for England and Wales: report of the working party appointed by the Secretary of State for Education and Science. 1969. [1970]. Chairman: Mr. T. R. Weaver.Adult education: a plan for development. Report of a Committee of Inquiry. 1969. [1973]. Chairman: Sir Lionel. Russell.47WSpeech therapy services: report of the committee. 1969. [1972]. Chairman: Professor R. Quirk.Report of the Working Group on Scientific Interchange. 1969. [1972]. Chairman: Sir Harold Thompson.Teacher education and training: report by a committee of inquiry. 1970. [1972]. Chairman: Lord James of Rusholme.Central arrangements for promoting educational technology: report of a working party. 1971. [1972]. Chairman: Mr. J. A. Hudson.Provincial museums and galleries: a report of a committee appointed by the Paymaster General. 1971. [1973]. Chairman: Mr. C. W. Wright.Public lending right: report of a working party appointed by the Paymaster General. 1971. [1972]. Chairman: Mr. H. T. Hookway.Children with specific reading difficulties: report of the Advisory Committee on Handicapped Children. 1971. [1972]. Chairman: Professor J. Tizard.Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Veterinary Profession. 1971. [1975]. Chairman: Sir Michael Swann.Vocational courses in art and design: report of the Working Group on Vocational Courses in the Design Technician Area. 1971. [1974]. Chairman: Mr. A. S. Gann.Report of the Joint Advisory Committee on Agricultural Education. 1971. [1974]. Chairman: Professor J. P. Hudson.Catering in schools: report by the committee on Catering Arrangements in Schools. 1972. [1975]. Chairman: Mr. J. A. Hudson.School transport: Report of the working party. 1972. [1973]. Chairman: Mr. M. W. Hodges.A Language for life: report of the Committee of Inquiry. 1972. [1975]. Chairman: Sir Alan Bullock.Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Disputes involving teachers in the area of the Teesside Local Education Authority. 1973. [1973]. Chairman: Professor J. C. Wood.Nutrition in schools: report of the Working Party on the Nutritional Aspects of School Meals. 1973 [1975]. Chairman: Mr. G. F. Cockerill.Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Pay of Non-University Teachers. 1974. [1974]. Chairman: The right hon. Lord Houghton of Sowerby.Special educational needs: report of the Committee of Enquiry into the Education of Handicapped Children and Young People. 1974. [1978). Chairman: Mrs. H. M. Warnock.Report of the Working Party on the Experimental Manipulation of the Genetic Composition of Micro-organisms. 1974. [1974]. Chairman: Lord Ashby.Taxonomy in Britain: report of a review group. 1974. [1977]. Chairman: Sir Eric Smith.A New partnership for our schools: report of the committee of enquiry. 1975. [1977]. Chairman: Mr. T. Taylow.Report of the Working Party on the Practice of Genetic Manipulation. 1975. [1976]. Chairman: Professor Sir Robert Williams.Report of the Working Group on Management of Higher Education in the Maintained Sector. 1977. [1978]. Chairman: Mr. G. J. Oakes MP.School examinations: report of the steering committee established to consider proposals for replacing the General Certificate of Education ordinary level and Certificate of Secondary Education examinations by a common system of examining. 1977 [1981]. Chairman: Dr. W. H. Cockcroft.Proposals for a certificate of extended education: report of a study group. 1978. [1979]. Chairman: Professor K. W. Keohane.Education for all: the report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Education of Children from Ethnic Minority Groups. 1979. [1985] (see also West Indian). Chairman: Mr. A. Rampton (1979–1981). Lord Swann (May 1981–1985).West Indian children in our schools: interim report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Education of Children from Ethnic Minority Groups. 1979. [1981]. Chairman: Mr. A. Rampton.Report of the Working Party on Postgraduate Education. 1979. [1982]. Chairman: Sir Peter Swinnerton-Dyer.Report of a Joint Working Party on the Support of University Scientific Reseach. 1980. [1982]. Chairman: Sir Alec Morrison.Experience and participation: report of the Review Group on the Youth Service in England. 1981. [1982]. Chairman: Mr. A. Thompson.48WReport of a Working Party on Computer Facilities for Teaching in Universities. [1983]. Chairman: Miss D. A. Nelson.The Report of the Committee of Enquiry into the Academic Validation of Degree Courses in Public Sector Higher Education. 1994. [1985]. Chairman: Sir Norman Lindop.