§ 5. Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she will discuss with local authority education committees the possibility of introducing into regular school curricula instructional advice as to how young people may effectively help those in the community who suffer from various disabilities.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonMost local education authorities and the schools themselves are already aware of the importance of encouraging among pupils a positive attitude towards those who are disabled.
Steen15. Mr. asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps she is taking to make the youth service relevant to the needs of young people.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonAs I told the hon. Member on 18th January—[Vol. 924, c. 66–7]—the Youth Service Forum for England and Wales has set up a working party to consider how young people may more effectively influence Youth Service policy and provision. My right hon. Friend will consider what steps she can take in the light of the views of the working party and the Forum itself.