§ 38. Mr. William Sheltonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent representations she has received about the supply of school books in the primary and secondary maintained sector.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonMy right hon. Friend has received representations from the National Union of Teachers and the National Book League, which are under consideration.
§ 39. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what 123W further consideration she has given to the appointment of a standing advisory committee to make recommendations on the level of capitation allowances and the provision of books in schools as recommended by the Bullock Committee on Literacy.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsI understand that a working party on the use of books in schools has been established by the National Book League, and is expected to report early next year. I would wish to take this, and the demand made upon my Department's resources, into account before making a final decision.