§ 83. Mr. K. Lindsayasked the Minister of Education, in view of the postponement of the date for establishing county colleges and the shortage of trained men and women to carry the responsibilities of youth service, what steps he is taking to secure the training of youth leaders; how many courses are now in operation; and what additional courses are contemplated in the forthcoming year.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI do not understand the reference to a postponement of the date for establishing county colleges. As regards the later part of the question I am considering the Report of the Committee on Recruitment, Training and Conditions of Service of Youth Leaders and Community Centre Wardens, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy. In addition to the full-time courses conducted by voluntary organisations, there are at present four one-year courses for youth leaders at universities or university colleges which are recognised under the terms of Circular 116. Three of these courses will be continued next winter apart from any action which may be taken to carry out the recommendations of the new Report.