HC Deb 10 July 1973 vol 859 cc317-8W
67. Mr. Boyden

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science with which bodies she has held consultations with a view to carrying out the recommendations of the Russell Committee.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

My right hon. Friend has not completed her own consideration of this major report. As soon as she has done so, she will initiate constructive discussions with the local authority associations, the relevant teachers' associations and representatives of the other main interests in adult education.

Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress she is making in her discussions with interested parties on the recommendations of the Russell Report.

Mrs. Lena Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress she has made in her discussions with interested parties on the recommendations of the Russell Report on education.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

My right hon. Friend has not yet completed her consideration of this major report, but as soon as she has done so she will arrange constructive discussions with the main interests in adult education.

Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the progress she has made in arranging discussions with interested parties on the recommendations of the Russell Report on Adult Education.

Mrs. Thatcher

As soon as I have completed my examination and analysis of the recommendations of this major report, I shall arrange constructive discussions with the main interests in adult education.