§ 45. Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many children of secondary school age are given leave of absence during school hours for the purpose of activities in connection with Voluntary Task Force work in their local communities.
§ Mr. Denis HowellAs part of their school curriculum, about 200 secondary school-children in Derbyshire are taking part in voluntary community service organised by the Young Volunteer Force Foundation.
§ 46. Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what grant he has made or what authorisation he has given to local authorities 143W to make payment to the Voluntary Task Force.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe Department made grants to the Young Volunteer Force Foundation of £11,000 and £35,000 in 1967–68 and 1968–69 respectively. Local authorities need no authorisation from me to assist this body.