Central Advisory Councils

HC Deb 26 July 1971 vol 822 cc38-9W

Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how she has discharged the duties laid upon her in Sections 4 and 5 of the Education Act, 1944, in regard to central advisory councils; and if she will make a statement.

Mrs. Thatcher

The Central Advisory Council for Education (England) last met in October, 1966, and that for Wales in March, 1967. The terms of office of all their members expired shortly afterwards and no further appointments have been made.