§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the effect of the reduced demand for part-time craft and technician courses referred to in paragraph 32 of Her Majesty's Inspectorate's expenditure policies report on the viability of courses in further education in local education authorities in Wales.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsAs indicated in the report of Her Majestys Inspectorate, die resources released by the fall in recruitment to part-time craft and technician courses are not always appropriate to meet the increased demand for full-time further education courses. It is for the local education authorities to match the provision of courses as effectively as possible to the developing needs of students and employers.