§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement about the level of those aged 16 years staying on in full-time education.
Mr. JacksonI refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to my hon. Friend the Member for Rugby and Kenilworth (Mr. Pawsey) on 10 February at cols.846–850. The Government are committed to encouraging young people to pursue both full and part-time courses of education and training beyond the age of 16.