§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage and amount of the total cost of education was spent on adult education in the past five years and what is the estimated figure for future spending; and if she will ensure a greater allocation of resources for adult education, especially in areas of high and sustained unemployment, and particularly through the Workers' Educational Association.
§ Mrs. ThatcherThe greater part of the provision is by local education authorities, and full information about 51W their past and projected expenditure is not available. Before considering future developments, I shall wait for the report of the Russell Committee on Adult Education.