HC Deb 08 July 1954 vol 529 c180W
69. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Education if she is aware of the lack of facilities for technical education for children living in the rural district of Newcastle-under-Lyme; and if she will take action, in conjunction with the local education authority, to provide such facilities where required.

Mr. Pickthorn

Since last autumn the Stoke-on-Trent local education authority has been unable to admit to its secondary technical school children from the neighbouring county area. As my right hon. Friend told the hon. Member in a recent letter, the Staffordshire authority are considering the extension in certain secondary modern schools of courses leading to technical courses in further education establishments.