HC Deb 20 December 1965 vol 722 cc360-1W
63. Sir Harmar Nicholls

asked the Minister of Labour, what steps he is taking to ensure the expansion of programmed instruction, as pioneered by a private firm in respect of apprenticeship training, details of which have been sent to him, which gives closer integration of practical and theoretical training, greater utilisation of training manpower and the shortening of training times.

Mr. Thornton

The Central Training Council is shortly to publish a memorandum drawing attention to the advantages of programmed instruction, and recommending to training boards that this method of training be further developed and encouraged in industry. The Council itself intends, through its Research Committee, to stimulate further research into the application of programmed instruction.