§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales what advice he has given to education authorities in Wales concerning the establishment by them of bilingual nursery schools and playgroups.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattLocal education authorities in Wales were asked in a circular issued last January to pay particular attention to the linguistic needs of their areas when formulating their programmes for expanding nursery education. Authorities have also been encouraged to support the pre-school groups in their areas.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will introduce legislation to provide bilingual nursery education for all children in Wales between the ages of three and five years who wish to receive it.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattThe nursery programme announced last December will make it possible for local education authorities to provide bilingual nursery education. Legislation is not required.