Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied with the ability of higher and technical education curricula to meet the requirements of microprocessor technology.
§ Mr. BrookeMy right hon. Friend is concerned that higher and further education institutions should respond appropriately to the changing demands of microelectronic technology, and has accordingly launched a number of initiatives in this field. Translation of these into detailed curricula is a matter for the institutions and validating bodies concerned.