§ 26. Mr. Michael Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps she is taking to encourage more day release for young people in industry for courses of further education.
§ 27. Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what policies she has to improve educational opportunities for the 16–18 year age group.
§ Mrs. ThatcherMy policy is that full-time and part-time education, in schools or colleges of further education, should be available for as many people in the 16–18 year age group as can be encouraged to benefit from it.