§ Mr. Hopkinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many local authorities provide courses for students in mechanical line composing machines; how many such students are now taking courses compared with 1950; and what steps he is taking to encourage local authorities to provide such courses.
§ Mr. PrenticeIn November, 1964, 16 local education authorities offered courses in line composition, which were attended by 321 students. Comparable figures for 1950 are not available. In addition some of the many students taking final compositors' work courses take a background course in mechanical composition. I am sure that authorities will do their utmost to meet any additional demands.