HC Deb 06 March 1984 vol 55 c486W
29. Ms Richardson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will bring forward proposals to improve the access of girls and women to science and technology courses in higher education.

Sir Keith Joseph

To achieve the important objective of increasing the number of women in science and engineering courses in higher education, it is necessary to increase the number of girls studying science and technology subjects at school. We have already made clear our belief that all school pupils, including all girls, should pursue a broad programme of science education throughout the period of compulsory education.