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Mr. D. E. Thomas
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science on which of the 118 recommendations of the report of the Russell Committee on "Adult Education: A Plan for Development Government" action has been taken; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Gerry Fowler
General development must await improved economic circumstances. The Government have, however, already effectively implemented proposals made by the Committee by providing grant of £1 million to help meet the resource demands of the adult literacy campaign, by introducing a system of State awards for students at the long-term residential colleges of adult education, and by making available additional financial assistance to the Workers' Educational Association.
| 1973–74 | 1974–75 | 1975–76 | 1976–77 | |
| actual | actual | estimated | estimated | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| DES Vote: Films | 6,244 | 11,426 | 24,500 | 24,500 |
| DES Vote: Exhibitions | 3,816 | 4,502 | 6,700 | 6,700 |
| HMSO: Direct Vote | 12,700 | 23,500 | 60,000 | 71,400 |
| CENTRAL OFFICE OF INFORMATION ALLIED SERVICES VOTE | ||||
| 1973–74 | 1974–75 | 1975–76 | 1976–77 | |
| actual | actual | estimated | estimated | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Advertising | 22,000 | 23,200 | 12,900 | 36,400 |
| Exhibitions | 19,900 | 17,900 | 7,300 | 7,200 |
| Films/Television | 5,200 | 37,100 | 43,000 | 47,700 |
| Photography | 1,000 | 600 | 800 | 1,600 |
| Radio | — | — | 600 | 2,500 |
| Publications | 22,200 | 23,000 | 46,600 | 41,900 |