HC Deb 05 February 1980 vol 978 c149W
38. Mr. Douglas

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the educational aspects of the Finniston report on engineering.

Mr. Macfarlane

The Government are still considering all aspects of the report of the committee of inquiry into the engineering profession, the Finniston report, and have sought the views of a large number of organisations, including major educational organisations, with an interest in the report. In addition, my right hon. and learned Friend has established a steering committee to organise a national conference on the education and training of engineers, to take place in October.