asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to ensure that the Educational Disadvantage Unit established within his Department is aware of the needs of those who have left school; if he will seek to provide the maximum contribution from colleges of further education and adult education; and if he will make a statement.

All stages of education are within the terms of reference of the Educational Disadvantage Unit. I very much hope that the further and adult education services will be able to contribute to its work.