HC Deb 28 November 1974 vol 882 cc229-30W
Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will issue a circular encouraging local authorities to employ additional skilled staff to provide guidance, counselling and related services in schools.

Mr. Armstrong

It is generally accepted that children's work and general development benefit from suitable arrangements for guidance and pastoral care. It is for local education authorities and schools to decide how to deploy their staff for these purposes.

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