HC Deb 20 October 1972 vol 843 c149W
Sir Clive Bossom

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what grants are available from his Department for launching and holding of pre-driver education classes in schools; and what were the amounts so extended over the last available period.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

My right hon. Friend has no powers to make grants for this purpose: the provision of pre-driver education is a matter for local education authorities and schools.

Sir Clive Bossom

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many schools have notified him that they are providing pre-driver education for teenagers.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

Schools are not asked to notify my right hon. Friend on this matter. A survey in 1968 indicated that about 10 per cent. of secondary schools gave driver or pre-driver instruction.