§ 50. Mr. John E. B. Hillasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what consideration, in making her plans for the expansion of nursery education, she is giving to the recommendations of the Halsey Report.
§ Mrs. ThatcherIt has always been my policy that when an expansion of nursery education is possible, priority should be given to the needs of children in deprived areas, both urban and rural.
§ Mr. Joel Barnettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will release the restrictions on nursery provision imposed by Circular 8/60, as recommended by the annual meeting of the National Association of Divisional Executives for Education, details of which are in her possession; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ThatcherI would refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave in the House earlier today to similar Questions.