§ 42. Mr. Staintonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will publish the draft circular he sent to local authority associations, asking that fees for non-vocational evening classes be increased, together with an analysis of the replies; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsNo. It is normal practice to consult the associations in confidence. In this case, after taking account of what they said, my right hon. Friend circulated a short memorandum of guidance, a copy of which I am sending to the hon. Member, to local education authorities.