§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will seek powers to take over the functions of the National Nursery Education Board; and if he will set up an inquiry into the educational training and career prospects for nursery students and nursery nurses.
§ Dr. BoysonNo. An independent inquiry into the role and functions of the NNEB is already in progress.
§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has received a copy of the working party report of the London nursery campaign "Integrated Training for Under-Fives' Workers"; and if he will make a statement on its recommendations.
§ Dr. BoysonA copy was received on 10 July. Its recommendations will be studied.
§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied that the two-year National Nursery Examination Board's certificate has sufficient academic recognition and career potential.
§ Dr. BoysonThis will no doubt be among the matters being considered by the independent inquiry into the board's role and functions.