§ 47. Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has for consultations with the teaching profession in Wales concerning policies outlined in the White Paper of 1972.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science and I are at present engaged in consultations with the local education authorities and teacher associations and the Churches on implementation of the programme for nursery education. Consultation on other areas of the White Paper will be undertaken as necessary at the appropriate stages.