§ 54. Mr.Lilleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the achievements of schools connected with Industry Year.
§ Mr. Chris PattenAlthough the information is not collected centrally and there are still over six months of 1986 remaining, reports from the organisers are very encouraging. Schools are engaging in a wide range of activities with local firms, and a series of workshops for primary teachers, on ways of introducing younger children to industry, are being well attended. Chief education officers have responded warmly to the Industry Year materials produced for schools, and most local education authorities have designated officers to help promote the aims of the year.
I hope that this high level of interest and activity will be matched by a corresponding commitment on the part of industry and commerce.