§ Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for the expansion and development of language laboratory techniques in Scottish education.
§ Mr. NobleLanguage laboratories are in operation in 15 schools, three colleges of further education, six colleges of education and the Scottish College of Commerce. Their introduction is planned in at least a further 14 schools and six colleges of further education. A preliminary course for teachers on language laboratory techniques will be held in September by Glasgow University and Glasgow Education Authority jointly and similar courses elsewhere will be held later. My Department is closely associated with these developments and is encouraging the authorities concerned.