HC Deb 01 July 1965 vol 715 c109W
8. Mr. John Harvey

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans there are for the provision of university courses in counselling; and what plans he has to enable those already engaged in teaching and youth work to receive training in this subject.

Mr. Denis Howell

I understand that one university has a one-year course in educational guidance and counselling for qualified serving teachers, and that two more will be starting similar courses next autumn. Informal counselling is a normal task of youth leaders, and this is reflected in the curriculum of their training courses, which is at present under review.