§ 25. Mr. Tim Smithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent discussions she has had concerning minimum educational requirements for school leaver trainees in the mining industry.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend has had no discussions recently about school leaver entrants to the mining industry. She is, however, much concerned that our schools should prepare young people properly for working life; that is and remains a main thrust of education policy.