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Mr. Gwilym Roberts
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what figures are available for the number of accidents and deaths resulting from adventure schemes operated by schools; if he will study the educational value of such schemes; and if he will make a statement.
Miss Joan Lestor
No central records are kept of accidents arising from school activities. My Department through Her Majesty's inspectors is aware of a variety of adventure schemes with a wide range of objectives, and issues guidance to those concerned in the form of a pamphlet on "Safety in Outdoor Pursuits"; but it is for local education authorities and the schools themselves to assess the educational value of such schemes.