HC Deb 22 November 1976 vol 919 c859W
Dr. Hampson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she still intends to establish a National Advisory Council for Adult and Continuing Education as promised by the hon. Member for The Wrekin (Mr. Fowler); and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Oakes

My Department's paper on the proposed establishment of this council was issued in July for discussion with the local authority associations in the first instance and, in the light of their response, with the other organisations chiefly concerned. Arrangements are now in hand for this wider round of consultation, after which we hope to make a statement on the principle of the proposal.