§ Mr. Mitchisonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress has been made in determining the criteria used for assessing the appropriate training increments for sandwich courses; whether a suitable formula for the purpose has yet been devised or agreed; and when he expects to communicate any resulting changes in present practice to education authorities.
§ Mr. HoggA formula for assessing the appropriate training increments for sandwich courses will be considered at a meeting early next month. Local education authorities will be notified as soon as agreement is reached.