§ Mr. John Pageasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what assistance he provided for staff and students of establishments of further education to visit Scotland for ski-ing over the Christmas vacation and at what cost to public funds; what guidance he has given to local education authorities regarding their contributions to such courses; and what contributions are required from the individuals concerned.
§ Mr. Gordon WalkerMy Department has given no financial assistance for this purpose or guidance to local education authorities. The financing of such arrangements and the question whether a contribution from public funds might be justified in particular instances would be for decision locally, but I have heard of no case of the kind to which the hon. Member refers.