§ Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Education whether he will make a statement on the memorandum submitted to him by the National Association of British Manufacturers expressing concern at the general standards of education of young people entering industry.
§ Sir D. EcclesThe memorandum, which was mainly concerned with day release, was discussed at a meeting between representatives of the Association and the Ministry of Education. I could not accept all the Association's specific proposals, but I am in broad agreement with its general objectives in this matter.