HC Deb 10 June 1991 vol 192 cc452-3W
22. Mr. Murphy

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he last met Welsh county councils to discuss education provision in Wales.

Sir Wyn Roberts

I meet with Welsh local authorities from time to time to discuss a wide range of issues including, of course, provision for the education service.

25. Sir Anthony Meyer

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he proposes to take to improve further and higher education in Wales.

Sir Wyn Roberts

The measures that we propose to take to improve further and higher education in Wales are contained in the White Papers "Education and Training for the 21st Century" and "Higher Education—A New Framework", published on 20 May. Our objective is to encourage young people to maximise their potential through increased participation in further and higher education and training. The reforms that we have announced will make it easier for this objective to be met.

26. Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects to implement the proposals relevant to his Department's function in the recent education White Paper; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Wyn Roberts

The proposals in the White Papers will require new legislation. This will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time permits.